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We went out last Sunday evening for a run in the van When we got home I put it back in the garage and it cut out I assumed it had run out of fuel as the gauge seems a bit iffy sometimes Today I put a tenners worth in , then nothing, I have a spark and fuel getting up but she’s just turning over One of my pals suggested the crank sensor As i had to help my dad with building his new shed today I asked George If he could take a look when he got home from work today Good lad he’s stripped off the starter motor and removed the sensor tonight And also tightened a few loose bits here and there!! Hopefully I’ll get a sensor tomorrow Thanks son nice quick work again , a far better mechanic than I ever was  |
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Last Edit: Jul 4, 2020 23:08:20 GMT by Mercdan68
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2003 W211 Mercedes E class
1989 Sierra sapphire
1998 ex bt fiesta van
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Bit of a downer today The problem with the engine seems to be a broken belt tensioner.....less than 100 miles since it was fitted along with a new belt, engine damage unknown yet We’ve pushed it back in the garage and locked the doors George is upbeat about it “Dad it isn’t a problem I’m gonna fix don’t worry “” Me? I’m deflated but that’s my lack of patience and understanding of how a new part can detonate  |
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Last Edit: Jul 9, 2020 20:48:42 GMT by Mercdan68
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Jul 10, 2020 20:51:46 GMT
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Got home from work opened the garage door
Looked at it in bits....shut the door locked it up and went indoors ...best thing to do I think for a week or so
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Jul 10, 2020 21:02:36 GMT
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Got home from work opened the garage door Looked at it in bits....shut the door locked it up and went indoors ...best thing to do I think for a week or so Best thing to do mate, get annoyed with it and you'll either sell it or break something and regret it immediately. George sounds like hes on top of it though  |
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Jul 13, 2020 14:27:06 GMT
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Spoken to the parts supplier on the phone today
“The cambelt kit you bought was clearance stock so it’s not warranted “”
Check my eBay purchases nothing to say it’s not got any warranty
A simple sorry we’ll look into it would have been ok with me
But now I’ve gone into I’m not having that mode
A tensioner to break after less than 100 miles?
And fitted by a mechanic with 20 years experience
Surely it’s got a manufacturers warranty?
Parts will be sent to them for analysis in due course
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1998 ex bt fiesta van
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Jul 13, 2020 14:45:36 GMT
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Dan
At least you found the problem it's when you cannot find the cause it's a problem.
Also stick to one make of belts timing or drive, I always use Gates belts as they will honor any problems after fitting independently of who sold it.
George will know what to look for when something else crops up another time it's all good experience.
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Jul 13, 2020 14:48:56 GMT
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The belt kit we used was Dayco
Wish I’d bought gates from euros in the first place now
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Jul 13, 2020 14:52:53 GMT
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Surley a failure like that will be covered by something. Regardless of it being 'clearance stock', you still bought it to do a job and it failed. At the end of the day its failure had nothing to do with it being clearance stock.
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Jul 13, 2020 14:55:48 GMT
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It's a pain and it seems to be all too common for new parts to fail now but looked at objectively the worst case is probably only going to be a few valves and gaskets, plus some free work experience for George.
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Jul 13, 2020 14:59:54 GMT
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Surley a failure like that will be covered by something. Regardless of it being 'clearance stock', you still bought it to do a job and it failed. At the end of the day its failure had nothing to do with it being clearance stock. Exactly what I said to the guy on the phone It’s a motor factors quite large from what I gather I’m not letting it go now, there attitude peed me off! |
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Jul 13, 2020 16:24:42 GMT
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Just had a look through this mate you can always go back to it another day just don't let it curse word you off as thats what Fords are built for I'm ready for burning mine
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Jul 13, 2020 17:05:58 GMT
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I’m not letting it go now, there attitude peed me off! I've had this with an eBay purchase, if he hasn't be an  about it I would have let it slide as it was £16. But he had an attitude, so we both lost money 😂 |
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Jul 13, 2020 17:15:57 GMT
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Tbh the fault lies with me for buying from eBay
But the can’t help you attitude has got my back up
I’m not naming the firm for now but they are quite well known
In the midlands apparently
I will send the parts back as requested after I kicked up this morning
Will see where we go from there , in the meantime we will repair it and get it back on the road in a few weeks
For now it’s locked away sulking ! ...like me!
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Last Edit: Jul 13, 2020 17:16:19 GMT by Mercdan68
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Jul 13, 2020 17:26:04 GMT
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Blimey Dan your not having much luck with motors! Always thought Dayco kits were OK but obviously not!
Use the Astra that will be sweet now its sorted!
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Jul 13, 2020 17:55:20 GMT
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Blimey Dan your not having much luck with motors! Always thought Dayco kits were OK but obviously not! Use the Astra that will be sweet now its sorted! Yep had a run of bad luck Keith , but that’s the hobby ! As for the Astra it’s all great and mint now So it needs to be sold , I want another small build to do |
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Jul 13, 2020 19:00:17 GMT
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Don't they wind you up these folk. I am so sorry for you mate. I would be minded to report them to ebay.
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Jul 23, 2020 19:51:04 GMT
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Got back from our week away a few days ago
Stripped the van today, and yes the tensioner has literally broken up , just have to see where this goes now with the supplier
New gates kit going on, fingers crossed we could be lucky
As it happened on my driveway and not on the motorway on the way home from our meet
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Last Edit: Jul 23, 2020 19:52:20 GMT by Mercdan68
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Jul 23, 2020 20:17:14 GMT
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Got back from our week away a few days ago Stripped the van today, and yes the tensioner has literally broken up , just have to see where this goes now with the supplier New gates kit going on, fingers crossed we could be lucky As it happened on my driveway and not on the motorway on the way home from our meet Dan - Don't want to preach but take a load of pics before you send anything to them otherwise you have lost your evidence - secondly if they get shirty with you just utter these words 'Your supplied product is not fit for the purpose intended and therefore breaches the consumer's rights act of 2015' - at which point they should start to realise exactly what there legal duties are has a supplier but if they don't then consumer law is firmly on your side. |
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Jul 23, 2020 20:21:03 GMT
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Thanks for the advice I will also send it recorded delivery too!
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