End of My Ownership??

[nathanMR2]

I felt your pain yesterday mate and i sadly couldnt do anything to make it better. I just knew i couldnt leave until i knew the car was back as i hoped that there was something we could do to try and fix it .. This was before we knew the extent of the damage  s:( s:(

It would be real sad to see the car and/or the turbo have to go but i know we briefly discussed your situation and your going to have some thinking to do.

You, K and the car are a credit to the club. I just hope you manage to sort something out. If you need any help with anything give me a shout. Im happy to come up to you for a weekend or long weekend to offer what assistance i can. Keep me posted mate.

[puma2]

 s:( s:(  just read this  s:( s:(   what you must be feeling now is hard to put into words.
the time and effort you have made the car what is is today may be that alone is enough not to end your ownership just yet, may be worth the battle to bring it back to a happy life again  s:) s:)  

You and your good lady have done so much for the club and your hard work on ding day that we all thank you  for  s:bounce: :bounce: s:bounce:  
 what ever you decide our thoughts will be with all 3 of you,( yourself your good lady and the 2)

let the thought battle begin the pros and cons list and the evil money  s:twisted: :twisted: s:twisted:  

Lets hope the MR2 WINS ANOTHER LIFE ONCE MORE  s:bounce: :bounce: s:bounce:  

all the best, lets us no what your plans are in time  s:bowdown: :bowdown: s:bowdown:

[NorthandSouth]

So sorry to read about this Paul and Kashia.   s:( s:(  

I hope you keep your beautiful car and what a great bunch of people with the offers    s:bowdown: :bowdown: s:bowdown:  

Good luck with whatever you decide xx

[MisterK]

So sorry to hear about this.  I know how you feel - I had a VW Beetle drop a valve through a piston while on the M4!  Anyway, some great offers for help from the Forum as usual, so let's hope you can work out a way to sort the engine and get the car back on the road ASAP.

[Mike_V]

Just seen this! Gutted for you Paul especially after all of the hard work you have just put in, agree with previous comments about taking a step back and think about things, if I can be of any help just let me know.

Mike

[AmeR]

Well what can I say!? Just further demonstrates what I have always said - the car attracts some damn fine people and I'm glad to know you all!!

Have to say that I feel as though I've taken it pretty well so far - no tears, no jumping on the bonnet and kicking the windscreen in, no setting fire to it as some kind of vengeance! What's behind it? It's happened now and all I can do is react, and with the support and advice that I knew I could count on from the forum has made it easier to accept what's happened!!

Now comes the hard part... Think think think... Then think some more!!  s:D s:D

Thanks again all!  s:bowdown: :bowdown: s:bowdown:

[spit]

 s:cry: :cry: s:cry:    s:cry: :cry: s:cry:    s:cry: :cry: s:cry:  

You don't deserve this Paul   s:( s:(  Seriously hope we can source a block and get this beautiful '2 back where she belongs.

If it helps any there's free garage space, willing graft and coffee here.

[markiii]

Paul

Sorry to hear this, personally I think your best bet is to stick a new engine, in it should be acheivable for approx £600

Chris has an engine for sale sitting in my garage at the mo if it helps

[WillsSayers]

Shit man, sorry to hear this, I really am. Nothing else I can add that others haven't already said, I just hope you get some form of plan and are able to move on smoothly  s:) s:)

[dcod]

Wow, missed this, sorry to hear it.

It's just an engine, it can be replaced, there are hundreds of thousands of 1zz engines out there.

[Little RED Roadster]

As you know we're gutted for you and although not much consolation, it could have been worse!
It didn't happen in the middle of nowhere and we could get her back to somewhere safe. You just need to take your time now to decide where to go from here.

She's a beauty and would be a shame after all your hard work, to not get her going again, but that's your decision and only one you can make.

Again the wonderful people in this club have rallied around to offer parts, help & support and I'm sure it's all very comforting to know you're not on your own and are all here to help if you want it   s:wink: :wink: s:wink:  
She's safe here with us for as long as you need, we've even put her in the garage, so she's got company   s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
Ian will be happy to move her for you when you need to.

Mx

[Anonymous]

If you need it moving north, give me a shout.

[HodJay]

There are far too many MR2s committing suicide at the moment :/ really sorry this happened! I'll keep my fingers crossed you get it fixed and it all works out in the end for you!!

[muffdan]

 s:( s:(   s:( s:(

Gutted mate, I know how you feel. Personally, dropping in a replacement engine makes sense. You've put a lot of effort into that car and it hasn't finished repaying you yet!

I hope you're able to identify what caused it too. It looks to me like it saw too much boost for whatever reason. The last thing you want is to put another lump in and see that pop too.

[seaplane]

Really sorry to hear about the car.  It's far too good to do anything other than re-engine.

Thoughts are with you as I know how stressful these situations can be.    s:( s:(    I'm in most days and only 25 miles from Michelle/Ian's so if I can be of any help, please call.

Jon

[Chris H]

If you need it moving north, give me a shout.

Hi Paul,

     Take up D!cks offer,get the "2" back home,then take it from there...........lots of guys ready to help
you get her back on the road....although not mechanically minded myself,i only drive cars,i am ready and
willing to get the kettle on and bring over mega amounts of biccies or whatever it takes......chin up mate,
really feel for you.......  s:roll: :roll: s:roll:  

chris

[Mike_V]

If you need it moving north, give me a shout.

Hi Paul,

     Take up D!cks offer,get the "2" back home,then take it from there...........lots of guys ready to help
you get her back on the road....although not mechanically minded myself,i only drive cars,i am ready and
willing to get the kettle on and bring over mega amounts of biccies or whatever it takes......chin up mate,
really feel for you.......  s:roll: :roll: s:roll:  

chris

+1

[steve-m-uk]

+2  we can have it back on the road in no time  s:) s:)

[roger]

Sorry to hear the news Paul. Big think time and hope it works the best for you, whatever.

[aaronjb]

Chris has a 2003 on engine sitting around waiting for a new owner, should you just want to drop a new stock engine in for a while..

[Anonymous]

Any news on this Paul?

[nathanMR2]

Hoping its good news rather than bad  s:? :? s:?

[AmeR]

Apologies to all, I meant to update this a couple of days ago.

The news is that I am viewing an engine sometime over the next week and if all goes to plan with money etc, you won't be getting rid of me just yet!!  s:wink: :wink: s:wink:   s:bounce: :bounce: s:bounce:  

However, if anyone is looking for a Turbo kit, there should be a very nice custom HASS kit for sale in the not too distant future...  s:( s:(

[E]

 s:bounce: :bounce: s:bounce:    s:bounce: :bounce: s:bounce:   s:bounce: :bounce: s:bounce:   s:bounce: :bounce: s:bounce:   oh and   s:bounce: :bounce: s:bounce:

[nathanMR2]

Shame the kits having to go mate but real glad you're looking to keep the 2! Be a great shame to loose you to the world of something more 'sensible'  s;) s;)