Fund Raiser AB blew his engine

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25th September 2016, 12:55 PM
Rossco

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Originally Posted by my third 256

sorry just saw them what a mess

Yeah its pretty bad. . . :(
25th September 2016, 02:19 PM
BigRAWesty

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Originally Posted by my third 256

so what dates are we looking at or do we need to weight till we know what funds and parts are available
would be good for a S.A run too

Yea yas gotta get across..
25th September 2016, 02:24 PM
Maxhead

CRAP! I got wind of this last night by Jane. Couldn't believe it so quick phone call to AB to confirm the next donk party...lol

I think the aim should be for a new crate motor (if they still available from Japan)

I'm sure the forum will come to the party to get a new donk and come to the donk party to enjoy a few litres of moonshine.

I'll be in touch Dazz

….................... On the move
25th September 2016, 03:14 PM
Woof

Just transferred what I could
25th September 2016, 03:24 PM
threedogs

Ive donated what I can,, hope it helps
25th September 2016, 03:41 PM
Sir Roofy

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Originally Posted by Rossco

Yeah its pretty bad. . . :(

@Rossco we looking at a bottom end or full rebuild
25th September 2016, 04:04 PM
MudRunnerTD

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Originally Posted by Sir Roofy

@Rossco we looking at a bottom end or full rebuild

We won't really know until the motor is out and the head is off. At least a bottom end though.
25th September 2016, 04:49 PM
mudnut

Does the account take manual bank transfers. I have been caught out before. And which bank is it, to avoid transfer fees?
25th September 2016, 04:51 PM
Rossco

Seeing as theres holes in the block it's not rebuildable. Head maybe salvageable but new motor will need to be sourced. Be interesting to get the crank out tho. .
25th September 2016, 04:51 PM
AB

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I've been reluctant to comment here and to be honest feel embarrassed of having a donation thread for me but you guys are awesome and from the bottom of my heart a million and one thank you's for helping me!!!

The shed has been cleaned out, dropped all coolant, no need to drop oil...lol

Bonnet off, all set up to strip this engine and find out what the hell has happened and what to do next.

Positive note, I have concrete to work on!!!

Going to be a long road ahead but I'm committed to getting this back on the road and go camping again.

Leah, Lachy, Mia and I are eternally grateful of the generous community we have all built here!
25th September 2016, 04:56 PM
BigRAWesty

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Originally Posted by AB

I've been reluctant to comment here and to be honest feel embarrassed of having a donation thread for me but you guys are awesome and from the bottom of my heart a million and one thank you's for helping me!!!

The shed has been cleaned out, dropped all coolant, no need to drop oil...lol

Bonnet off, all set up to strip this engine and find out what the hell has happened and what to do next.

Positive note, I have concrete to work on!!!

Going to be a long road ahead but I'm committed to getting this back on the road and go camping again.

Leah, Lachy, Mia and I are eternally grateful of the generous community we have all built here!

The bloody boat anchor better move from me section of floor lol.. was very cozy last time...
Ay while cleaning that area you didn't find a jacket did ya??
Nissa swears it was left there lol.

Anyway..
Well get it sorted boss.
25th September 2016, 05:04 PM
NissanGQ4.2

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Originally Posted by mudnut

Does the account take manual bank transfers. I have been caught out before. And which bank is it, to avoid transfer fees?

Don't know what a manual bank transfer is so can't help you on that, bank is Commonwealth Bank of Australia
25th September 2016, 05:06 PM
NissanGQ4.2

Sorry 2 hear of your sad news Andy

If you decide 2 part it out I'm in need of......... just kidding mate you'll have it back on the road in no time
25th September 2016, 05:36 PM
mudnut

Manual bank transfer is when the teller does it. It was for something forum-related when I went into the bank and the teller told me I had to go home and transfer the money online. WTF! I may as well just post the dough direct to Andy, as I do for the sponsorship.
25th September 2016, 05:46 PM
threedogs

Any bank should be able to transfer funds for you.
I would go to a CBA branch to avoid a $5 transfer fee
25th September 2016, 06:00 PM
AB

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Originally Posted by bigguwesty

The bloody boat anchor better move from me section of floor lol.. was very cozy last time... Ay while cleaning that area you didn't find a jacket did ya?? Nissa swears it was left there lol. Anyway.. Well get it sorted boss.

Sorry mate the mystery continues. Just went down again and no joy.

The bungalow is a mess, was she in there?
25th September 2016, 06:19 PM
NissanGQ4.2

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Originally Posted by mudnut

Manual bank transfer is when the teller does it. It was for something forum-related when I went into the bank and the teller told me I had to go home and transfer the money online. WTF! I may as well just post the dough direct to Andy, as I do for the sponsorship.

What is a teller? Who wants 2 stand in a bank queue.

Surely you have a bank account and a internet connection why wouldn't you do it online
25th September 2016, 06:23 PM
mudnut

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Originally Posted by NissanGQ4.2

What is a teller? Who wants 2 stand in a bank queue.

Surely you have a bank account and a internet connection why wouldn't you do it online

'Cause I am an old fashioned fart who believes in people being employed by banks. And I don't trust the interweb thingy with my money.
25th September 2016, 06:24 PM
growler2058

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Originally Posted by DX grunt

Done. One day you might see me, I mean DX grunt......in the flesh. lol.

I feel a bit guilty about not going to 'church.'

@DX grunt You're a bad bad bAD bad bad man
25th September 2016, 07:43 PM
MEGOMONSTER

Deposited what I can.

Sorry , I'm unemployed at the moment but gave what I could.
I feel bad cos I would give everything I could, if I could.
25th September 2016, 07:43 PM
Sherro

Gave what i could best of luck AB great mob here to get you going again.
25th September 2016, 07:53 PM
AB

Thanks guys, feeling the love!!!

So far it looks like I've hydro locked the engine from a brand new turbo failure but I need to confirm this.

Sump is off and the crank looks perfect, in fact my whole engine looks perfect apart from a catastrophic number 2 piston conrod bent/smashed and has destroyed my block and god knows what else on the top.

I'll pull it apart to confirm the above and take the next step but again, such a huge shame on a beautiful engine.

I searched for 6 months to find this purely for the condition the engine and drivetrain was. Devo!
25th September 2016, 08:05 PM
taslucas

Is it possible to get some compensation from the turbo supplier?

>>>tappin from tassie
25th September 2016, 08:31 PM
AB

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Originally Posted by taslucas

Is it possible to get some compensation from the turbo supplier? >>>tappin from tassie

Hard road unfortunately mate, I need this engine out and 100% confirm crank is fine first and then prove the oil contamination locked it up.
25th September 2016, 08:45 PM
Ben-e-boy

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Originally Posted by AB

Hard road unfortunately mate, I need this engine out and 100% confirm crank is fine first and then prove the oil contamination locked it up.

I wouldn't reuse the crank anyway, a local bloke up here hydro'd his motor (cyl 1) rebuilt and turbo'd, then snapped the crank at #1

At the very least it needs to be crack tested, dont just do a visual
25th September 2016, 08:48 PM
AB

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Originally Posted by Ben-e-boy

I wouldn't reuse the crank anyway, a local bloke up here hydro'd his motor (cyl 1) rebuilt and turbo'd, then snapped the crank at #1 At the very least it needs to be crack tested, dont just do a visual

Hey mate, yeah I wasn't intending on using it again, just to see if crank is fine then the issue was #2 alone.

More so what and how this happened.
25th September 2016, 08:56 PM
Ben-e-boy

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Originally Posted by AB

Hey mate, yeah I wasn't intending on using it again, just to see if crank is fine then the issue was #2 alone.

More so what and how this happened.

Cyl 5 is the next to hit tdc.. generally speaking hydro lock usually only effects 1 cylinder.
25th September 2016, 10:20 PM
BigRAWesty

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Originally Posted by AB

Sorry mate the mystery continues. Just went down again and no joy.

The bungalow is a mess, was she in there?

All good mate. It'll turn up one day..
Somewhere.
Maybe..
26th September 2016, 09:26 AM
Touses

@MudRunnerTD done son! Shout out if there's more required toward the end of the fund raising, will do what I can. Chin up AB!
26th September 2016, 11:02 AM
macca

@MudRunnerTD

Done what I can, Still getting over what we helped Roofy out with, then didn't get to travel with him LOL

Serious though I have been fortunate with our recent insurance claims, so a bit of paying it forward, back, up, sideways whatever is good karma.

Good luck with it all AB and now I'm no longer gainfully employed I might sneak south for the party and try one of your pizza's if that's OK?
26th September 2016, 11:56 AM
gubigfish

I'll donate what I can afford later this week after payday
26th September 2016, 12:17 PM
threedogs

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Originally Posted by mudnut

'Cause I am an old fashioned fart who believes in people being employed by banks. And I don't trust the interweb thingy with my money.

Iv only just been hooked up to internet banking, should of done this years a go.
EG I get an email from the laser cutter I can pay it there and then from my chair lol
Way too easy IMO Give it a go I say youll love it easy as
26th September 2016, 12:42 PM
mudnut

You've met me. Imagine me having access to credit and shopping online. EG: Ohh look! Nice shiny new fizztwigletmajoggles. Gotta buy them 'cause I really need them.
26th September 2016, 01:15 PM
macca

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Originally Posted by mudski

No the first one we don't talk about. Lol Too soon? The second was a classic, this one will be legendary....

Isn't this whip round #4?
1) The bloody disastrous mess.
2) BA????
3) Mr and Mrs Sir Roofy.
4) And this one.
26th September 2016, 01:29 PM
mudski

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Originally Posted by macca

Isn't this whip round #4?
1) The bloody disastrous mess.
2) BA????
3) Mr and Mrs Sir Roofy.
4) And this one.

Lol I forgot about one of them....
26th September 2016, 01:39 PM
BigRAWesty

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Originally Posted by macca

Isn't this whip round #4?
1) The bloody disastrous mess.
2) BA????
3) Mr and Mrs Sir Roofy.
4) And this one.

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Originally Posted by mudski

Lol I forgot about one of them....

I must have not been around for no1
26th September 2016, 01:56 PM
MudRunnerTD

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Originally Posted by bigguwesty

I must have not been around for no1

No1 was Healy. You didn't make it but you certainly were involved.
26th September 2016, 01:57 PM
MudRunnerTD

Some cash has hit my bank. Great start guys. Long way to go but a great start. Cheers fellas.
26th September 2016, 02:55 PM
timbar

In fortunately I am I. No position to offer any financial support but if I could I would be for sure [emoji45][emoji45][emoji45] I hate to see a GQ down on its luck but I can offer as much moral support as I can mate don't give up !!

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26th September 2016, 03:25 PM
BigRAWesty

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Originally Posted by MudRunnerTD

No1 was Healy. You didn't make it but you certainly were involved.

Augh yes Healy.
Wow we've don't a lot as a forum ey..

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