I Am A Spannerhead!!!!! - Seeking the forum's help

ampz · Postby **ampz** » Thu Jul 19, 2007 10:01 am

Comiserations UA.

Hopefully it won't be too long off the road.

(I was contemplating doing the same thing one day)

KAM · Postby **KAM** » Thu Jul 19, 2007 11:50 am

Commiserations UA

Uncle Arthur wrote:I've contacted Richard - he has some good options, and Drift-fury has some motors for sale as well - just have to look at shipping options and costs.

If you need a trailer to pick up the replacement engine you can borrow mine.

Uncle Arthur · Postby **Uncle Arthur** » Thu Jul 19, 2007 12:13 pm

KAM wrote:Commiserations UA

Uncle Arthur wrote:I've contacted Richard - he has some good options, and Drift-fury has some motors for sale as well - just have to look at shipping options and costs.

If you need a trailer to pick up the replacement engine you can borrow mine.

Thanks KAM - much appreciated.

JBT · Postby **JBT** » Thu Jul 19, 2007 12:31 pm

Richard will probably deliver as well.

bruce · Postby **bruce** » Thu Jul 19, 2007 12:40 pm

Gawd Uncle that's bad. You'll be right though with all this help around.

jules · Postby **jules** » Thu Jul 19, 2007 12:51 pm

Yep, we're here for you mate!

Jules

mickfred · Postby **mickfred** » Thu Jul 19, 2007 2:01 pm

I could come and lend a hand if needed.
Sorry mikey.... i feel for you, but I can't help a very small grin.

jules · Postby **jules** » Thu Jul 19, 2007 2:08 pm

Callous bastard.
We mustn't laugh until Mikey does :mrgreen:

Jules

Uncle Arthur · Postby **Uncle Arthur** » Thu Jul 19, 2007 2:11 pm

mickfred wrote:i feel for you, but I can't help a very small grin.

GAGF!!!!!

And Wayne says so too.

You'd better beware - I know how to pull your car apart ........ :evil:

And you won't know how to fix it - and the forum has seen what a callous ratbag you are and they won't help...............

The only thing I'm smiling about in response is I still have more base power than you. :mrgreen:

(It's ok - I do know you're having a good natured giggle

- but what Jules said - I'm not quite ready to see the funny side of what's happened just yet)

AJ · Postby AJ » Thu Jul 19, 2007 2:13 pm

give me a hoi if you need the truck to do a pickup mikey

Uncle Arthur · Postby **Uncle Arthur** » Thu Jul 19, 2007 2:16 pm

AJ wrote:give me a hoi if you need the truck to do a pickup mikey

Thanks AJ.

I'll be following up with Richard to see what he's got available and what will fit - I reckon I'll come out of this with a bill less than $800 incuding beer and wingz.

And a newer motor, and the chance to do more polishing. :mrgreen:

SuperMazdaKart · Postby **SuperMazdaKart** » Thu Jul 19, 2007 2:27 pm

At least it's a good opportunity to get a younger engine in there

sorry to read the story, but we can all learn from your mistake, I know it doesn't make you feel much better though

I guess this means a lot less of us are going to be trying this method. From the little I've read from others, if you have to use water use it with a spray bottle so it's a light mist that goes in & not big drops. Same goes for Mazda's own cleaner in my opinion.

Better yet use a proper engine decarboning spraycan like Subaru's Upper Engine Cleaner. Does a great job, I did it last oil change on mine, my engine is still dirty inside (was extremely gunked up when I bought it) but it's getting much better with time. Next oil change though I'll be using two cans of the stuff.

mickfred · Postby **mickfred** » Thu Jul 19, 2007 2:30 pm

Jules.... it worked perfectly!
A small grin turned into a smile from Mr UA!
Besides, I do feel sorry for him! Cos, there was this one time at band camp.......... nevermind!

Mikey.. .that's all fine with me, so long as you can drive it!

Don't make me bring out the old 'Big Head' picys!
:lol: