Not A Galaxy, But Heres Me Engine..

[mumof4]

Well guys, you all know the timing belt snapped on my car .. heres the result after working on it a few days. I was away flying weekend just gone from the thursday till sunday down in Norfolk and had an ace time.

 

Anyway, heres my engine.. the car is not viable to repair im afraid, new head/valves/cam/timing belt/water pump etcc needed, total cost to repair would be nearly 800 quid.So im breaking her up. Im doing this to help fund a fund to get another car as no car means my kids dont go to school. i got a couple o weeks to raise around 500 quid.

The cam shaft was in 6 pieces, the shims once i wiped the muck off them, were dented where they had hit the lobes, 3 out of 8 valves bent, head cracked.

 

Any donations gratefully accepted. :(

[insider]

Not much of a donation but you might want to change your signature? :(

 

"Toyota Estima Lucida 2.2 TD. Immaculate condition, J reg, 82k miles on the clock"

[Mirez]

Yeah that babys broken.

 

What are you looking to get now? Back to the Galaxy fold?

[mumof4]

It is in immaculate condition..well the body work is.LOL

 

Ive been offered another lucida, that will come with a years warrenty, for 1200. The guy who has offered it to me is a mechanic who has been helping me when ive got stuck on taking parts off and has given advice. The engine is stripped down a lot more than what is shown in the pics.

 

How can i turn down a used car, in a private sale, that he will give a warrenty on for a year? so i know that if anything major happens..he will repair it.. a deal too good to miss.

[seatkid]

MO4 blows open the myth that Toyotas last for ever! :( She should get a job with Clarkson.

 

 

Timing belts - don't you just love em....not :o

[Smilge]

Tried changing the MAF? ............... :(

 

 

That's fubar'd and you're probably better off getting another Maz .... and with a guarantee.

[mumof4]

Y'know, if the head wasnt cracked, i could of repaired this car... but it would be throwing money in the bin if i got a recon head for it.

 

I have to be honest, it is kinda annoying that this has happened.

[big_kev]

it is kinda annoying that this has happened.

 

Maybe you should have treated it with a bit more love and kindness.... :(

[mumof4]

Kev, its a bit like my love life... not that i have one.. but whatever i treat with love and kindness..ends up breaking anyway. :(

[bj2004]

aww some time shit only happens to nice people

[sparky Paul]

Don't seem to have much luck with cars Maz... I hope the next one works out better!

 

There's an Estima on fleabay with a blown head gasket if you fancy a challenge, not too far away and ends in less than 2 hours... and cheap! Should be a good buy for someone if the head is good, but it's always a risk. :(

[big_kev]

Kev, its a bit like my love life... not that i have one.. but whatever i treat with love and kindness..ends up breaking anyway. :o

 

 

I'm trying to hold back the tears..... :(

[cyborg]

Hello mumof4 when it rains it pours :( still it will be sunny tomorrow :o you never whats round the corner i think ive gone all mysticpeg cyborg

 

saw this when searching for just lucida engine

 

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Toyota-Engine-Assemb...id=p3286.c0.m14

[mumof4]

Mines a 2.2 ... as stated in my sig. :(

 

Im breaking her lads, if you know of anyone that might need any parts..leemmeeee know.

 

Kev... lifes a bitch at the mo..On a bit of a downward spiral this evening. No any one reason..just a combination of things. Plus i see my consultant again tomorrow.. my post op appointment where pain management for the rest of my life will be discussed.. and if any.. other options. My cupboard is like a pharmacy stock room full with pain medication. morphine, oramorph, tramadol, dihydracodeine (orrible stuff.. ) various anti depressents to combat my pmt which i dont take as the side effects are awfull.. the pill to combat my hormonal imblance caused by other problems which they cant bloody fix, dont take them either .. sick of it all to be honest.Ill be fine in a couple of days.. downward spiral is hormonal..LOL. gawd..gotta larf

[chromedome]

I've got a 1999 (V) Mondeo Zetec 2000cc up for sale, probably too small for Mumof4.

 

81k, cam belt done, new exhaust and working air con.

 

New MOT. It was my son's car but he can no longer afford to run it. Reasonable offers accepted.

Edited August 18, 2009 by chromedome

[big_kev]

probably too small for Mumof4.

 

Aye, she's put on a few pounds !

[mumof4]

i have actually.LOL. damn this no smoking lark..

[Smilge]

i have actually.LOL. damn this no smoking lark..

 

Go on! Have a fag girl and lose a few pounds at the same time! :(

[big_kev]

i have actually.LOL. damn this no smoking lark..

 

 

Still nicotine free.....you've done well pet :rolleyes:

[mumof4]

you have no idea how hard this has been.

Ive had to contend with my daughter in and out of hospital, my own operations, the car going tits up, everyman and his dog assessing our home life to see what help i need as im so stressed out, and i still have not had a fag since the 25th of June. I have been so damn close many times to starting again. At one point i was sat with a pack of unopened fags just sat crying because i wanted one and i was battling with myself. I ended up throwing them away, still unopened. And right now i really could do with one, but it is an ongoing internal battle to not light a fag.

I have no choice to stop.. it has to be done for my health.

[gregers]

back in a mo,im going for a ciggie, :rolleyes: :D

[Bigjeeze]

Mum

 

Why not get a second hand head?

[big_kev]

probably too small for Mumof4.

 

Mum

 

Why not get a second hand head?

 

 

Okay guys.....now your saying she's fat AND ugly.

 

 

 

The head she has is quite alright.....seen worse.

Edited August 19, 2009 by big_kev

[cyborg]

:D love you mumof4 no particular reason here have a virtual cuddle :D :wub: don't mean i fancy you ;) ps; won't tell me wife this or am dead silly me :rolleyes: pps did you page down on that link :P

[mumof4]

gregers you barsteward. LOL.

Big J.. ive already gone down that route, 365 quid just for the head, then the added cost of everything else needed, like head gasket set.. 50 quid, belt..20 quid..tensioner.. 40 quid.. water pump.. head bolts.. then labour cost for garage to put it all on as timing is crucial... all amounts to nearly 800. not worth it.

Big K.. thank you kind sir i do like the head i have now.. and as for being fat.. well.... ive jumped a dress size since quitting.. but now i got no car, im loseing it by walking everywhere.LOL.

cyborg.. thank you for the virtual cuddle.. appreciated :rolleyes:

Nope, didnt page down the link..just saw 2.4 and thought nope. i just cant justify spending nearly 800 quid on repairing her when she only cost me just over 1k.