Dead Engine On First Day Of Ownership :(

July 31, 2014

Hi There,

Bought a 2001 1.8 Celica a week or so back. Ran like a dream at the office. Ran like a dream on the drive home. Then, my mates and I went for a drive and I overtook a horse box with some gusto.

It would appear that something catastrophic happened (oil pump died, hose came off, I don't know), because within 5 miles of that the crankshaft was knocking like a newlyweds bedpost..

Could any of you fine people recommend anyone who'd be able to sort this out at a reasonable price, please? I know it's not going to be cheap because I'm most likely going to need a new lump (sounds like the big ends have eaten themselves). I can source a new engine at a fair price, the question mark is over who is the best mechanic who will charge a reasonable rate.

Any help much appreciated.

Kind regards,

TIm.

July 31, 2014

Take the car back to them under the sale of goods act and get your cash back...

July 31, 2014

Yeah, can't unfortunately.. I rolled the dice on this one and bought a car which had a clause I missed in the contract that stated 'for spares or repairs'. Only £700, so with another grands worth of engine it's still not too bad a deal because the rest of the car is in top nick.