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Hey folks,

My motor blew (Big end) on Monday evening leaving the carpark at work doing about 5-10 kms per hour.

I wasn't going to post but I have received alot of calls, PM's and alot of SMS's re the destruction of my RB26dett. Some of you I have spoken with and others have just heard through our network

What caused it I dont know, maybe the history of the vehicle in Japan. I'll be trying to find out more when it's eventually pulled out and dissasembled.

I was extremely thorough prior to purchase and treated her very well since I bought her 3 months back. So I'm a little baffled.

But Sometimes Sh!t just happens, You get over it.

:wavey:

Thanks for your kind offers of lifts to work etc...I'll holler if I'm stuck

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Like a said to you this morning, "thats fcuked" on a lighter side maybe you should have drove it like i drive mine. Oh hang on mine has been on and off the road more times then I change my undies. lol.

But sorry to hear richard.

if u want some help workin on it id love to help!!!

im with gus, if you need anything, holla at me

well this weeks been pretty gay, possible cancellation of the cruise and one of the nicest GTR's in ACT is now off the road... WTF?! why is it now that the sh!t hits the fans?

Sinista32

Could be time to slot in an N1 or Newish R34 RB26

Not shur what type of computer ya running and the compatablity of parts but it could be good/better value for money than a simple rebuild

Smaller Labour costs

Get the car back quicker

Dead engine out

Good engine in...

(gestimate... 2 weeks )

Or

Dead engine out

Rebuild engine

Good engine back in

Appropiate Engine Run-in (various reves- various gears)

(gestimate 4 weeks)

Just something to think bout!

Some guy posted up an R34 or N1 engine look into it.

Bad luck

When you're taking the bottom end apart, don't have any alcohol around, you don't want to make any mistakes there :)

At least pull the motor out and take it apart. Have a look see how much damage you've done. You'll also be able to get a good idea about the condition of the whole motor (provided you've got the right tools) - and with these things information is power - make a decision based on that.

Keep in mind, if you buy a second hand engine, you'll be buying someone elses problems, and quite possibly the same thing will happen again. Unless you are 100% sure you've got a good motor its not really worth it long term - you're better off rebuilding what you have at least you know it is sound.

Just my experiences :P

PS was that Mark from QLDs old car?

will miss seeing sinista on the streets.......and the offer still stands if you want to get behind the big thumping V8, complete with bundy stickers, and of course the huge bullbar, which really attracts the chicks!!! Let me know if you want the keys to this good old aussie icon.....

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