Birggie's truck - Page 7

solarman216 · 28-04-2010, 16:10

I have got to go up to Nelson some time to look at a job so no problem on picking Briggies motor up, he cant be too far from Nelson either, if you find another engine we can sling that in, if its another car I can bring another driver to drive it back as long as it is able as it were, Rick

Liam · 28-04-2010, 16:29

There's so many proposals flying about,it might be a good idea just to pick a few of the good ones and see which sounds best. Have to agree , the offer of the workshop and someone to fit an engine seems to be number one at the moment.

extreme-4x4 · 28-04-2010, 17:03

like i said the offer of workshop and transplant is a very nice offer..... when its actually broken.

its not yet.

so drive it and see.... again nothing to loose

makeitfit · 28-04-2010, 18:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by briggie

is this a idea ?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Nissan-2-5-TD-...item3efeecff96

I dont think it's worth stripping the engine down to do the shells, even IF it is the big ends

Quicker and easier to just oik one out and stick one in

solarman216 · 28-04-2010, 18:18

Just a quick up date on repairs, if the bottom is knocking at all it's a crank regrind, no other way, just shells is not an option, if it is knocking then driving is not an option either, above 2000 or so revs and I would not give it 50 miles, before it became undriveable and possibly wreck the engine for good into the bargain, find me an engine and I will put it in, local yards to me only have a 2.4 petrol, Rick

makeitfit · 28-04-2010, 18:27

Here's one I found earlier with low miles and 3 mths g/tee
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Trouble is we just dont bloody know exactly what's wrong with it.
However if Briggie wont drive it for fear of it konking out and not getting recovered etc etc I'd like to see the engine changed and then we can walk away from this heads high.

Briggie's then on his own to use it and abuse it as he sees fit

extreme-4x4 · 28-04-2010, 18:32

ok as you adamant in changing it.. and pete wont drive it

how about petes mrs drives the nissan and pete drives the landy...

or show us exacly how much this will cost...

engine transportation . consumables everything .

how much is this going to cost as a last ditch effort , not that i agree with it you understand . not till its broke anyway

makeitfit · 28-04-2010, 18:46

How about a poll?
I'm not pushing for one fix or another, other than I dont see we should be considering buying Briggie another truck/car.
Fix it , and leave it for him to use

clivvy · 28-04-2010, 19:22

aye, I give in, a POLL is required lol, some brilliant ideas floating about, but we need to all agree, then we can settle into the interesting part of actually fixing the machine, I still cant get over the offer from down south, totally awesome, would be silly to pass on that offer. I agree as wel that the engine is going to go, and under Petes circumstances, its too risky, and a bit tight tasking Shiela to driv eit lol, her business/work will suffer as a consequence!

any hoo, whos gonna set up the poll? needs deciding on quick step.

zippy656 · 28-04-2010, 19:38

my view is its down to briggie as to what he wants to do,
after all hes got to live with it

patbhoy · 28-04-2010, 19:56

Free workshop, free fitting and possibly free transportation, its a no brainer

Pick up an engine from fleaby for under £300, no more needs to be said.

zippy656 · 28-04-2010, 20:12

can a tdi fit??

Freebird · 28-04-2010, 20:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by makeitfit

How about a poll?
I'm not pushing for one fix or another, other than I dont see we should be considering buying Briggie another truck/car.
Fix it , and leave it for him to use

Agree with you on that one, imo buying another truck is not an option. The offer of a mechanic to swap the engines over, all be it on the south coast, gets my vote, i am quite happy to chip in again to get this truck back on the road.
Then it is down to Briggie to do with it what he wants........

wildbri · 28-04-2010, 20:56

Greenflag are very good, my sons car wouldn't start he called out greenflag on a saturday afternoon, mechanic decided it was the rotor arm and it couldn't get one until monday so he calls for a flat bed truck and the car and my son were delivered to our drive in Kendal form
Bournemouth 320 miles... driver had a cup of tea and set off back, he said that it would have cost £600 if we had, had to pay, more than his car was worth, and this was the day before xmas eve. My son saved £45 in petrol, more than the greenflag cost him. Well worth the money. regards bri

Bat21 · 28-04-2010, 20:59

I am going to start another thread in a few moments with the plan of 'attack'.

I will close this thread to save any confusion.

28-04-2010, 16:10	#91
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,431	I have got to go up to Nelson some time to look at a job so no problem on picking Briggies motor up, he cant be too far from Nelson either, if you find another engine we can sling that in, if its another car I can bring another driver to drive it back as long as it is able as it were, Rick

28-04-2010, 16:29	#92
Liam Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Laois,Ireland Posts: 923	There's so many proposals flying about,it might be a good idea just to pick a few of the good ones and see which sounds best. Have to agree , the offer of the workshop and someone to fit an engine seems to be number one at the moment.

28-04-2010, 17:03	#93
extreme-4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: WALES Posts: 6,295	like i said the offer of workshop and transplant is a very nice offer..... when its actually broken. its not yet. so drive it and see.... again nothing to loose

28-04-2010, 18:18	#95
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,431	Just a quick up date on repairs, if the bottom is knocking at all it's a crank regrind, no other way, just shells is not an option, if it is knocking then driving is not an option either, above 2000 or so revs and I would not give it 50 miles, before it became undriveable and possibly wreck the engine for good into the bargain, find me an engine and I will put it in, local yards to me only have a 2.4 petrol, Rick

28-04-2010, 18:27	#96
makeitfit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach WEST WALES Vehicle: Maverick TDi BLACK mmm Posts: 15,136	Here's one I found earlier with low miles and 3 mths g/tee http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...=STRK:MEWAX:IT Trouble is we just dont bloody know exactly what's wrong with it. However if Briggie wont drive it for fear of it konking out and not getting recovered etc etc I'd like to see the engine changed and then we can walk away from this heads high. Briggie's then on his own to use it and abuse it as he sees fit

28-04-2010, 18:32	#97
extreme-4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: WALES Posts: 6,295	ok as you adamant in changing it.. and pete wont drive it how about petes mrs drives the nissan and pete drives the landy... or show us exacly how much this will cost... engine transportation . consumables everything . how much is this going to cost as a last ditch effort , not that i agree with it you understand . not till its broke anyway

28-04-2010, 18:46	#98
makeitfit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach WEST WALES Vehicle: Maverick TDi BLACK mmm Posts: 15,136	How about a poll? I'm not pushing for one fix or another, other than I dont see we should be considering buying Briggie another truck/car. Fix it , and leave it for him to use

28-04-2010, 19:22	#99
clivvy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Huddersfield Vehicle: Terrano 03 LWB Posts: 6,947	aye, I give in, a POLL is required lol, some brilliant ideas floating about, but we need to all agree, then we can settle into the interesting part of actually fixing the machine, I still cant get over the offer from down south, totally awesome, would be silly to pass on that offer. I agree as wel that the engine is going to go, and under Petes circumstances, its too risky, and a bit tight tasking Shiela to driv eit lol, her business/work will suffer as a consequence! any hoo, whos gonna set up the poll? needs deciding on quick step.

28-04-2010, 19:38	#100
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,138	my view is its down to briggie as to what he wants to do, after all hes got to live with it

28-04-2010, 19:56	#101
patbhoy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Bridge of Weir, Scotland Vehicle: Nissan Patrol GR SE 2.8TD Posts: 526	Free workshop, free fitting and possibly free transportation, its a no brainer Pick up an engine from fleaby for under £300, no more needs to be said.

28-04-2010, 20:12	#102
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,138	can a tdi fit??

28-04-2010, 20:56	#104
wildbri Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: south lakeland Vehicle: terrano 1997 tdi Posts: 940	Greenflag are very good, my sons car wouldn't start he called out greenflag on a saturday afternoon, mechanic decided it was the rotor arm and it couldn't get one until monday so he calls for a flat bed truck and the car and my son were delivered to our drive in Kendal form Bournemouth 320 miles... driver had a cup of tea and set off back, he said that it would have cost £600 if we had, had to pay, more than his car was worth, and this was the day before xmas eve. My son saved £45 in petrol, more than the greenflag cost him. Well worth the money. regards bri

28-04-2010, 20:59	#105
Bat21 Administrator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Shropshire Vehicle: Tonka Toy Posts: 1,044	I am going to start another thread in a few moments with the plan of 'attack'. I will close this thread to save any confusion.