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Kenobi
08-04-2010, 09:22
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Note to self, Sometimes ya Dad is right. Even though its his fault because he made me watch Dukes of Hazard as a kid.

LOW car + Railway Crossing + Plus Speed = Broken Car.
djinuk
08-04-2010, 09:35
well thats a kick in the testicles.

Im awaiting somthign major to drop off the 306 , but it hasnt yet, although the top mounts are non existant etc..
Kenobi
08-04-2010, 09:39
well thats a kick in the testicles.

Im awaiting somthign major to drop off the 306 , but it hasnt yet, although the top mounts are non existant etc..


Engine out job this is, well it would be easier. Cam Covers off, belt off, engine retimed etc.

Once again massive thanks to my mate jamie who recoverd me on his rally car trailor (he wont see this) Also big thanks to Big Hewitt and Mini Hewitt for the lift home.
Chris Hebden
08-04-2010, 10:25
What happened mate?

edit: is that the oil pick up?
djinuk
08-04-2010, 10:48
well mr kenobi, as i owe you a favor for sticking my car on ur drive for a bit.. i do indeed have an engine crane..
Kenobi
08-04-2010, 11:21
What happened mate?

edit: is that the oil pick up?


I jumped a railway crossing. :agree:
Chris Hebden
08-04-2010, 11:56
I jumped a railway crossing. :agree:

And took out Australia? Or Sump?
Hoolio
08-04-2010, 12:04
Think he's knocked off the oil filter:eek:
Sparkie
08-04-2010, 12:39
hope the engine isn't screwed due to oil loss....
Chris Hebden
08-04-2010, 13:07
Think he's knocked off the oil filter:eek:

Flipping norrah! Sorry to hear Kenobi!!! Lessoned learned though as you have said! Fingers crossed for the rest of the engine
Kenobi
08-04-2010, 15:17
When i saw cloudes of smoke behind me I pulled over and switched engine off.

I think the can ran for about 40seconds after the damage. I pulled over looked under car thought "fVCK me the oils spilling out of my car" and knocked her off.

From what I remember i still had oil presure and no warning lights come on. Im lucky in the respect that the oil filter is attached to an oil cooler and oil pump assembely and not the block.

The filter is mashed, the oil cooler unit is fubared and ive even broke the bolt and the cast ally part of the pump housing.

ACE. (sarcasm)
Kenobi
14-04-2010, 14:45
Insurance fixing it now thank god.
D4WNO
14-04-2010, 17:17
Out of interest, what did they total the damage at? Hopefully you won't have to pay anything on your excess.
Kenobi
14-04-2010, 18:13
Out of interest, what did they total the damage at? Hopefully you won't have to pay anything on your excess.


Yeah I have to pay £250 on my excess. Mitsubishi wanted £700 plus Vat in Parts and 10 hours labour.

Thats about £1500.

Im very fortunate to not pay my own insurance. I'm reduced to 2 years no claims but Im 30 now so insurance aint so bad anyway.

I pay £118 fully comp on the 5 (yes its not a turbo) but thats like nearly Free LOL