lukelukeluke
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« on: July 12, 2011, 09:11:10 PM » |
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Hi, The engine in my Rascal has just died. Its only just been through its MOT and a service last week and has quite a few new parts. Everything is good except the radiator and actual engine. So, I'm selling it.
Will consider any offers. its in Brighton, and you will have to collect.
Luke
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« Reply #1 on: July 12, 2011, 09:19:35 PM » |
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keep the faith luke...its fixable ....dont sell it...you will only have to spend more money buying something else....and nothing compares ...you know its true...
song there somewhere..?
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lukelukeluke
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« Reply #2 on: July 12, 2011, 10:04:58 PM » |
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Well I know nothing about engines, but they mechanic I use is phoning around tomorrow to look for a new engine and radiator, but I think its gonna cost more than the van is worth. I just spent the best part of £400 on the service and MOT.
Luke
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Dell Boy
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« Reply #3 on: July 13, 2011, 07:54:58 AM » |
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If you can get it to me in Dartford I can fit a good used engine for £600.00 plus the cost of a new or good secondhand radiator.
Derek.
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Dell Boy - The Rascal Specialist
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« Reply #4 on: July 13, 2011, 08:46:59 AM » |
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Or, fix your engine for £300.00
Derek.
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Dell Boy - The Rascal Specialist
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« Reply #5 on: July 13, 2011, 09:15:25 AM » |
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Hi Dellboy, i don't know how you do it, you are the man when it comes to good value repairs.
Do you want any old blocks for spares before I scrap them?
I have approx 8 plus another few still in vans.
Loads of pistons and other bits.
Regards Tim.
PS Keep up the good work.
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Dell Boy
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« Reply #6 on: July 13, 2011, 07:42:10 PM » |
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Hello Tim,
I am alright for blocks as I generally exchange. If you have any good camshafts I would be interested.
Thanks,
Derek.
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lukelukeluke
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« Reply #7 on: July 13, 2011, 08:12:22 PM » |
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Derek, I'll keep that in mind. I think I've had a change of heart. It will be a lot cheaper to fix it than buy and insure a new van. I spoke to the mechanic today and he is going to let me know how much he can do it for. I'm assuming you mean Dartford in Kent yes?
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Dell Boy
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« Reply #8 on: July 13, 2011, 08:48:09 PM » |
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Yes, Dartford it is.
Derek.
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« Reply #9 on: July 13, 2011, 09:25:00 PM » |
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I could do with a good block wit good main bearings...save me the job of changing mine...?
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Claire Green
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« Reply #10 on: July 14, 2011, 11:09:31 AM » |
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If youre gonna run an older vehicle 'cos you love/like them they will always cost far more than they are worth, so better get used to it  |
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« Reply #11 on: July 14, 2011, 05:08:14 PM » |
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If I wasn't so far away I'd have it!
But don't sell it - fix it. Get Dell to do his magic! It'll still be chaeaper than a new van. And even better.....you'll still have a Rascal!!!
Unfortunately most of our vans are at the stage where most garages won't touch them. Pretty much any repair if taken to a garage is an 'uneconomic repair' due to labour costs.
Mine snapped a rear spring this morning - if I took it to a garage they'd just laugh and advise me to scrap it.
Instead I dragged our scrapper out of the hedge with a Land Rover. Removed a spring, burnt the old bush out, ordered a new bush for a tenner.....as soon as it arrives with luck I'll be back on the road by the weekend!!
Thats what I call motoring!!!
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lukelukeluke
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« Reply #12 on: July 16, 2011, 09:35:02 AM » |
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Thanks for all the advice guys! This is such a great forum! I've decided against selling it. I was being a bit of a drama queen I think!
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Claire Green
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« Reply #13 on: July 16, 2011, 12:40:40 PM » |
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You said it..........  |
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« Reply #14 on: July 16, 2011, 09:57:36 PM » |
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I know exactly where you are coming from just been there myself but i have had her 5 years and everyone that knows me knows my van so bit the bullet and went for a recon
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