G0jka
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Registered: 12th Feb 08
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Ok ive u2ud him about having a redtop / LET conversion done, hes gave me a price listing and what not which aint to bad but I just need to know some more info which ive also u2ud him about but hasnt got back to me..
Is there anyone whos had this done by him..
I just need to know what sort of condition the engines are that he uses etc, do they get a service before they are put in, is there any chance of a check over before fitting.
Basicly I dont want the engine going 'BANG' after a week and me not being v mechanical minded I wouldnt know what the problem was, so need to know if its worth doing.
Cheers
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G0jka
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ttt
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Brett
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Registered: 16th Dec 02
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He's not the best for replying to u2u's. S'not my place to give out his number either. Try his website....oh, that's right, it's not live. Unlucky.
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Richardhhha
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has he priced you up a cam belt kit, oil pump, water pump?
He most probably will give the engine a good service and he will do what you pay for, if you say that you want the engine to be completely recond then he will do it, but it's a expensive thing to get done looking at about 1k ish to re con a let and a xe,
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boyracer2002
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Registered: 10th Aug 02
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i am due to ring him or pop over to his this week so i will tell him to get replying 
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starkie
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Registered: 1st Jul 03
Location: Leslie, Fife
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beardy will be a good one for doing your conversion and he does know what to do etc belt kit etc is best for piece of mind but tbh i wouldnt think he would fit engine without firing belt on it
when your round to see him say starkie and cd he will know what you mean
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Adam_B
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Registered: 13th Dec 00
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Take your time and find your own engine.
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Brett
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Registered: 16th Dec 02
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quote:
Originally posted by boyracer2002
i am due to ring him or pop over to his this week so i will tell him to get replying
Bob round mine with one of those stun guns 
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johnhara1
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Registered: 19th Oct 06
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
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Looking at his projects he is one of the best guys to carry out the conversion for you.
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FruitBooTeR
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Registered: 18th Jan 07
Location: Wolverhampton Drives: S15
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I would like info on this also, hoping there is people of here who have had it done by him.... 
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d128mat
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Registered: 8th Jan 06
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i had mine done by him
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JM_16v
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Registered: 17th Oct 05
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an exsample of one by him in progress
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/board/viewthread.php?tid=422315
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FruitBooTeR
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quote:
Originally posted by d128mat
i had mine done by him
What did he do then....
Did the engne get a check over etc, had any problems with it? Pleased with it?
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d128mat
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Registered: 8th Jan 06
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well i suplied the engine, he just fitted it etc for me.........
i took it back as a non runner as the fuel relay had burnt.. was pleased with the work he did for me though, hes a top lad definatly recomend him, knows his stuff
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Brett
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quote:
Originally posted by d128mat
knows his stuff
He does that. Bailed me out enough times In fact, he's been called out to every car I own, in one way or another (P.S. Get in touch about that stuff,mate.)
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FruitBooTeR
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Registered: 18th Jan 07
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quote:
Originally posted by d128mat
well i suplied the engine, he just fitted it etc for me.........
i took it back as a non runner as the fuel relay had burnt.. was pleased with the work he did for me though, hes a top lad definatly recomend him, knows his stuff
Sounds alright then may look into this soon as i fancy a change
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Dean_W
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Registered: 13th Dec 05
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Put an XE in my old corsa. Very good job. All tidy and didn't take him too long. Needed a few bits of wiring to be finished but I didn't take it to get it done.
Reccomended
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BeArDy
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Registered: 7th Aug 00
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i have taken the afternoon off to reply to the million of emails/U2U's/PM's sort all my paper work out for the garage and post alot of items out.
As i have said before sorry for not getting back to you i have millions of things to do as you can see with the above replys
Anyone who has done Engine conversions for a number of people will tell you the same. Everyone expects a 100,000mile engine to last for ever and never have any problems. IF you spend the money and change asmuch as you can afford them you limit problems.
I do not know anyone who will give more than a 3 month warrenty on a second hand engine BUT with that warrenty comes a price.
BrakersYard price with warrenty - 500+
Internet Price without warrenty - 250+
Brand New Vauxhall Exchange with 3 years warrenty - 1200
The prices i have sent you where just an rought price to give you an idea with just a basic service. When a customer comes i always sit down and go threw everything they want doing making sure they know what they are getting aswell as at the end giving a fully brake down of where all the cost has gone so you can see whats has and has not been changed.
Its all about what the customer can afford to do, more to spend the more you can replace/rebuild.
Out off all the turbo conversion i have done NON of the customers have gone for a turbo rebuild........
Hope this gives you an idea mate, if you need anything more answering feel free to post or u2u
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Neil
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Registered: 2nd Nov 03
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quote:
Originally posted by BeArDy
i have taken the afternoon off to reply to the million of emails/U2U's/PM's sort all my paper work out for the garage and post alot of items out.
As i have said before sorry for not getting back to you i have millions of things to do as you can see with the above replys
Anyone who has done Engine conversions for a number of people will tell you the same. Everyone expects a 100,000mile engine to last for ever and never have any problems. IF you spend the money and change asmuch as you can afford them you limit problems.
I do not know anyone who will give more than a 3 month warrenty on a second hand engine BUT with that warrenty comes a price.
BrakersYard price with warrenty - 500+
Internet Price without warrenty - 250+
Brand New Vauxhall Exchange with 3 years warrenty - 1200
The prices i have sent you where just an rought price to give you an idea with just a basic service. When a customer comes i always sit down and go threw everything they want doing making sure they know what they are getting aswell as at the end giving a fully brake down of where all the cost has gone so you can see whats has and has not been changed.
Its all about what the customer can afford to do, more to spend the more you can replace/rebuild.
Out off all the turbo conversion i have done NON of the customers have gone for a turbo rebuild........
Hope this gives you an idea mate, if you need anything more answering feel free to post or u2u
Get back to work 
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BeArDy
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Registered: 7th Aug 00
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quote:
Originally posted by NeilM
Get back to work
Its out of my hands now mate its all down the MR.MOT 
Dont worry i will be bored soon an be back up there
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