Another little update

WW_VRS · 09-03-2007, 12:46

Seems an engine is available with 11k on the clocks, for a minor extra amount of dosh, so gonna go for that instead now. There was a potential issue as the engine that was going to be used had the same code but the Fabia one has some minor tweaks that could have been a problem for the fitting.

Using a 'proper' Fab vRS engine will make the job easier, the lower mileage is a bonus too, and as a result, that's what's gonna be done now.

Only gotcha is that it will take a bit longer + as the engine is so new, it may not be loosened up as much yet. Will soon sort that though

Tom_vRS · 09-03-2007, 13:04

Sounds promising. Atleast the car will be more "lightweight" with the soon to be size of your wallet!!!

WW_VRS · 09-03-2007, 13:11

Plenty of stuff costing me money at the moment

Got a tax rebate coming though which ought to cover the engine cost just about, but then there has been plenty of stuff I had to invest in.

***Neo_VR*** · 09-03-2007, 13:13

Oh well.. so youve got a LONNNNNG way to go to catch me now

WW_VRS · 09-03-2007, 13:39

Only on the engine

Basil · 09-03-2007, 14:49

Good stuff - effectively a brand new engine with all the factory seals, torwued new fastners, etc..

What happened to the former vehicle of this engine, just out of interest?

WW_VRS · 09-03-2007, 15:10

Not sure but kinda guessing something bad ?

Fully tested engine again so should be solid I hope

devonutopia · 09-03-2007, 15:15

That's why I was so pleased to get a 7360 mile old engine when I got mine.

I was effectively "renewing" the engine from a 63k one to a barely run in 7k one.

Hope it's all sorted soon.

cheezemonkhai · 09-03-2007, 17:07

So how much has the car set you back now then?

If you're not careful you would have been able to afford a veyron with the cash you spent

09-03-2007, 12:46	#1
WW_VRS Escorted Estate Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Oxfordshire/Berkshire Posts: 9,963 Members Car: Ford Escort 1.6LX + Fab Estate Thanks: 48 Thanked 92 Times in 82 Posts	Another little update Seems an engine is available with 11k on the clocks, for a minor extra amount of dosh, so gonna go for that instead now. There was a potential issue as the engine that was going to be used had the same code but the Fabia one has some minor tweaks that could have been a problem for the fitting. Using a 'proper' Fab vRS engine will make the job easier, the lower mileage is a bonus too, and as a result, that's what's gonna be done now. Only gotcha is that it will take a bit longer + as the engine is so new, it may not be loosened up as much yet. Will soon sort that though __________________ WW --->> Project Journal (pic links in first post there) Lummox'/Ross thread on Unit18 Automotive progress on my car: here

09-03-2007, 13:04	#2
Tom_vRS Briskodaholic Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Fenland, Cambridgeshire Posts: 11,793 Members Car: '97R BMW 328i Saloon Thanks: 728 Thanked 451 Times in 328 Posts	Re: Another little update Sounds promising. Atleast the car will be more "lightweight" with the soon to be size of your wallet!!! __________________ 97/R BMW 328i in Boston Green.

09-03-2007, 13:11	#3
WW_VRS Escorted Estate Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Oxfordshire/Berkshire Posts: 9,963 Members Car: Ford Escort 1.6LX + Fab Estate Thanks: 48 Thanked 92 Times in 82 Posts	Re: Another little update Plenty of stuff costing me money at the moment Got a tax rebate coming though which ought to cover the engine cost just about, but then there has been plenty of stuff I had to invest in. __________________ WW --->> Project Journal (pic links in first post there) Lummox'/Ross thread on Unit18 Automotive progress on my car: here

09-03-2007, 13:13	#4
*Neo_VR* Om nom nom nom Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Manchester Posts: 12,618 Members Car: A White Car Thanks: 85 Thanked 184 Times in 132 Posts	Re: Another little update Oh well.. so youve got a LONNNNNG way to go to catch me now __________________ ColGod the UberMod ,___, [O.o] /)__) -"--"- ORLY??

09-03-2007, 13:39	#5
WW_VRS Escorted Estate Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Oxfordshire/Berkshire Posts: 9,963 Members Car: Ford Escort 1.6LX + Fab Estate Thanks: 48 Thanked 92 Times in 82 Posts	Re: Another little update Only on the engine __________________ WW --->> Project Journal (pic links in first post there) Lummox'/Ross thread on Unit18 Automotive progress on my car: here

09-03-2007, 14:49	#6
Basil Hardcore Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bahrain Posts: 3,359 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 209 Thanked 203 Times in 160 Posts	Re: Another little update Good stuff - effectively a brand new engine with all the factory seals, torwued new fastners, etc.. What happened to the former vehicle of this engine, just out of interest? __________________ Fab vRS - Black Magic - PD160 intake - Forge FMIC - colour coded front grille -SLC Splitter - K&N Airfilter -SEAT Strutbrace - Jabba ARB - IC Waterspray (need to wire it in!) - 312mm TT brakes - Eibach Springs - Skoda Reversing sensors - Devonutopia Tuning (tm) Custom Exhaust (2 1/4" straight pipe) - Short shifter mod- 5 brake light mod - Helix Steel SMF + Organic Clutch + pressure plate - Peloquin LSD - TD stage 2 Hybrid - Washbrook remapped ECU - Uprated injectors - Cupra bushes -Poly-filled dogbone - Allard racepipe - Pirelli Dragons - Forge Rear Strutbrace - DIY SS upper boostpipe delete -Koni FSD's - elephant pipe CCV mod

09-03-2007, 15:10	#7
WW_VRS Escorted Estate Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Oxfordshire/Berkshire Posts: 9,963 Members Car: Ford Escort 1.6LX + Fab Estate Thanks: 48 Thanked 92 Times in 82 Posts	Re: Another little update Not sure but kinda guessing something bad ? Fully tested engine again so should be solid I hope __________________ WW --->> Project Journal (pic links in first post there) Lummox'/Ross thread on Unit18 Automotive progress on my car: here

09-03-2007, 15:15	#8
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Exeter / Devon Posts: 30,509 Members Car: Skoda Fabia Mongrel Images: 5 Thanks: 79 Thanked 383 Times in 324 Posts	Re: Another little update That's why I was so pleased to get a 7360 mile old engine when I got mine. I was effectively "renewing" the engine from a 63k one to a barely run in 7k one. Hope it's all sorted soon. __________________ Jason - Only a Skoda. Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. BRISKODA CLUBSTAND @ Castle Combe! 25/04/09! Track session too! Click me! See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

09-03-2007, 17:07	#9
cheezemonkhai Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 15,873 Members Car: Thanks: 139 Thanked 549 Times in 502 Posts	Re: Another little update So how much has the car set you back now then? If you're not careful you would have been able to afford a veyron with the cash you spent __________________ Cars make CO2 and trees absorb CO2. By driving your car you're feeding a tree and helping the environment.

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