Big Ends gone......
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Probably......
Was driving down to the New Forest Friday evening (spotted a Silver VXR a little way in front of me heading towards Dibden Purleau) when I heard a very noisy diesel van behind me in the queue....
Only trouble was that I soon realised that the noise was me....
No oil warning, no low oil pressure, no high temps, but definitely a bottom end noise. The nice AA man said 'that's not good....' and proceeded to take it away on the back of his truck....
The only silver lining in this cloud is that I broke down only about 15 miles from Picadors - so at least I know it is in safe and knowledgable hands. Certainly couldn't fault their customer service so far - even if their first words were 'doesn't sound good...'
56 plate VXR with 9500 miles on the clock. Shouldn't be happening :-(
Fingers crossed...
Now I'm driving a Vectra! It is a black one though....
(Devastated) Steve
Was driving down to the New Forest Friday evening (spotted a Silver VXR a little way in front of me heading towards Dibden Purleau) when I heard a very noisy diesel van behind me in the queue....
Only trouble was that I soon realised that the noise was me....
No oil warning, no low oil pressure, no high temps, but definitely a bottom end noise. The nice AA man said 'that's not good....' and proceeded to take it away on the back of his truck....
The only silver lining in this cloud is that I broke down only about 15 miles from Picadors - so at least I know it is in safe and knowledgable hands. Certainly couldn't fault their customer service so far - even if their first words were 'doesn't sound good...'
56 plate VXR with 9500 miles on the clock. Shouldn't be happening :-(
Fingers crossed...
Now I'm driving a Vectra! It is a black one though....
(Devastated) Steve
gsxr750steve said:
and was due to be seeing Monkfish on this Wednesday to have a Catback, remap, Road Response Pack and a RipShifter.....
Not going now....Bum!
Without wishing to profit form your misfortune, can I have your slot?Not going now....Bum!
My GTS died this weekend and needs serious TLC from the Big Fish
Phil
LC860G said:
gsxr750steve said:
and was due to be seeing Monkfish on this Wednesday to have a Catback, remap, Road Response Pack and a RipShifter.....
Not going now....Bum!
Not going now....Bum!
Without wishing to profit form your misfortune, can I have your slot?
My GTS died this weekend and needs serious TLC from the Big Fish
Phil
Up to Roger of course. I haven't told him yet (first call tomorrow morning) so he will have a hole to fill as I was booked in for the whole day.
gsxr750steve said:
VXR_Daz said:
Can't Picadors do it while it is there?
That's the least of my worries - I'm just worried about my baby.....
And anyway, I've already paid for the catback and it is at Monkfish now - waiting and lonely....
Yeah, forgot to add that I am gutted for you
Hopefully it isn't as bad as it sounds....
gsxr750steve said:
LC860G said:
gsxr750steve said:
and was due to be seeing Monkfish on this Wednesday to have a Catback, remap, Road Response Pack and a RipShifter.....
Not going now....Bum!
Without wishing to profit form your misfortune, can I have your slot?Not going now....Bum!
My GTS died this weekend and needs serious TLC from the Big Fish
Phil
First call for me as well. Hope you can get yours sorted asap.
Phil
Blimey, sorry to hear this mate, I know the feeling of a broken car which is your pride and joy, its horrible!!
I must be honest as a potential/imminent buyer of a 6.0L VXR, talk of discs and pads needing to be replaced pretty soon and at huge cost and now a Ro that has basically not even been run in yet going pop, doesn't exactly fill me with confidence....
Then that speedo issue and then the recall of side air bags etc
Is this just a bad time to be on the forum or is this what it is like in the life of a Ro?
Hope you get sorted out soon mate!
G
I must be honest as a potential/imminent buyer of a 6.0L VXR, talk of discs and pads needing to be replaced pretty soon and at huge cost and now a Ro that has basically not even been run in yet going pop, doesn't exactly fill me with confidence....
Then that speedo issue and then the recall of side air bags etc
Is this just a bad time to be on the forum or is this what it is like in the life of a Ro?
Hope you get sorted out soon mate!
G
Edited by magicgreg on Monday 30th July 00:45
magicgreg said:
Blimey, sorry to hear this mate, I know the feeling of a broken car which is your pride and joy, its horrible!!
I must be honest as a potential/imminent buyer of a 6.0L VXR, talk of discs and pads needing to be replaced pretty soon and at huge cost and now a Ro that has basically not even been run in yet going pop, doesn't exactly fill me with confidence....
Then that speedo issue and then the recall of side air bags etc
Is this just a bad time to be on the forum or is this what it is like in the life of a Ro?
Hope you get sorted out soon mate!
G
I must be honest as a potential/imminent buyer of a 6.0L VXR, talk of discs and pads needing to be replaced pretty soon and at huge cost and now a Ro that has basically not even been run in yet going pop, doesn't exactly fill me with confidence....
Then that speedo issue and then the recall of side air bags etc
Is this just a bad time to be on the forum or is this what it is like in the life of a Ro?
Hope you get sorted out soon mate!
G
Edited by magicgreg on Monday 30th July 00:45
Nah, well, that is very infrequent.
Got my Monaro GTS for sale..
And she runs like a bought one.. Well if it needs a new bottom end maybe you can arrange the replacement parts and accidentally put a 4" crank in there to make 402 cubes, 6.6L
Cost is basically the same and you can use forged parts etc. Though I guess Mr Warranty will probably give you a new LS2 engine, which by all accounts and another recent post no longer exist. Good luck finding one. Be intersting if you have the same problems.
Cost is basically the same and you can use forged parts etc. Though I guess Mr Warranty will probably give you a new LS2 engine, which by all accounts and another recent post no longer exist. Good luck finding one. Be intersting if you have the same problems.
Hi there,
Sorry to hear your engine problems with your VXR too! It will be interesting to see how you are treated and if you are successful in getting a replacement engine that you require???Ive contacted my dealer twice again today (they promised to ring me Friday with an update on mine,of course they didnt!!) no more news,its not there fault,there hands are tied, its Vauxhalls Problem. Ive also contacted a few more influential people direct with my current concerns. It does not look at all good. Very very disappointed. Sort it out Vauxhall or pay me out and you can have the ******** whole car back!!
Its not alot of use as it is! Again to date no one has contacted me from Vauxhall main customer care!!!
Good Luck.
Sorry to hear your engine problems with your VXR too! It will be interesting to see how you are treated and if you are successful in getting a replacement engine that you require???Ive contacted my dealer twice again today (they promised to ring me Friday with an update on mine,of course they didnt!!) no more news,its not there fault,there hands are tied, its Vauxhalls Problem. Ive also contacted a few more influential people direct with my current concerns. It does not look at all good. Very very disappointed. Sort it out Vauxhall or pay me out and you can have the ******** whole car back!!
Its not alot of use as it is! Again to date no one has contacted me from Vauxhall main customer care!!!
Good Luck.
broadspeed said:
Hi there,
Sorry to hear your engine problems with your VXR too! It will be interesting to see how you are treated and if you are successful in getting a replacement engine that you require???Ive contacted my dealer twice again today (they promised to ring me Friday with an update on mine,of course they didnt!!) no more news,its not there fault,there hands are tied, its Vauxhalls Problem. Ive also contacted a few more influential people direct with my current concerns. It does not look at all good. Very very disappointed. Sort it out Vauxhall or pay me out and you can have the ******** whole car back!!
Its not alot of use as it is! Again to date no one has contacted me from Vauxhall main customer care!!!
Good Luck.
phone up and ask to be put straight throught a mr willardSorry to hear your engine problems with your VXR too! It will be interesting to see how you are treated and if you are successful in getting a replacement engine that you require???Ive contacted my dealer twice again today (they promised to ring me Friday with an update on mine,of course they didnt!!) no more news,its not there fault,there hands are tied, its Vauxhalls Problem. Ive also contacted a few more influential people direct with my current concerns. It does not look at all good. Very very disappointed. Sort it out Vauxhall or pay me out and you can have the ******** whole car back!!
Its not alot of use as it is! Again to date no one has contacted me from Vauxhall main customer care!!!
Good Luck.
see if that works
they palmed me off for six months untill i threatened legal action
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