My car is dead.Only 3 months old.

not2oldru · **October 17, 2011, 11:52:10**

Driving to work today when rattle,crunch,bang from under the bonnet.Pulled over and shut the engine down for 15 minutes.After restarting still very loud and angry so called roadside assist.A half hour later I am told I will be towed in two hours.Almost 4 hours later the truck turns up and off we go to the dealer.There I am told "we will check it out and let you know whats up" and "no we do not have loan cars".So I had to ring a friend to borrow a car for the 40 minute trip home.
Three hours later the dealer rang to tell me the car had thrown a conrod and they had never heard of it before.A new motor needs to be imported and may take weeks :twisted:The only good thing is the dealer has amazingly found a loan car for me.You can imagine how happy I am.

asathorny · **Reply #1: October 17, 2011, 11:59:45**

Sp let me get this right, they're giving you a brand new car 'without being asked'... Pity you caught them on the wrong foot when you problem cropped up, I mean without a loan car for you.

I can't tell whether your happy or sad about this... It is a bloomin nuisance for sure, but hey oh another new car to play with. Also I can't determine whether your Occidental or Oriental, not that it matters a great deal....

Anyhow, good luck and let us kn wo when the new car arrives

Dazzler · **Reply #2: October 17, 2011, 12:05:59**

Welcome NTORU.. Sorry to meet you under these circumstances

ASA, put your glasses on man...

They finally found him a loan car (not a new replacement)

At least they are getting you a whole new motor not trying to repair your old one (although I guess a conrod failure would be fairly catastrophic

)

Please keep us posted.. Good luck for no more problems

Phil №❶ · **Reply #3: October 17, 2011, 12:07:14**

No, when he says a new motor, I think he means a new engine.

ElleB · **Reply #4: October 17, 2011, 12:10:48**

Petrol or Diesel ????
3 mths old from new or from ownership ?

Who would have thought it !!!

Surferdude · **Reply #5: October 17, 2011, 12:19:05**

Quote from: 847563 on October 17, 2011, 12:07:14

No, when he says a new motor, I think he means a new engine.

Haha.
There's a classic case of differing useages.

not2oldru · **Reply #6: October 17, 2011, 12:29:37**

The car is a diesel 6 speed manual 3 months old from new with 6000 klms on the clock.Not Happy.

Dazzler · **Reply #7: October 17, 2011, 12:31:38**

Quote from: not2oldru on October 17, 2011, 12:29:37

The car is a diesel 6 speed manual 3 months old from new with 6000 klms on the clock.Not Happy.

Extremely unusual... Can understand your disappointment and anger...

Phil №❶ · **Reply #8: October 17, 2011, 12:40:58**

What were the driving conditions, your gear & revs at the time

Reaper · **Reply #9: October 17, 2011, 12:41:57**

Sad story and most unfortunate, hope they get you a new engine fast, and it'll be fine.

Shambles · **Reply #10: October 17, 2011, 13:13:19**

Really really unlucky. Definitey a new engine (would be surprised if you got a whole new motor).

Did you finish building your house btw?

eye30 · **Reply #11: October 17, 2011, 16:29:25**

Quote from: not2oldru on October 17, 2011, 11:52:10

A new motor needs to be imported and may take weeks

Can you confirm whether motor means a brand new car or just a new engine

not2oldru · **Reply #12: October 17, 2011, 20:24:05**

Let me clarify for the non aussies here that a new motor is a new engine.
I was driving up a hill at 60 kph, just cruising in 3rd or 4th gear I think.The car has never been over reved or lugged.

To Shambles;Yes,I did finish my house.How do you know me?

Shambles · **Reply #13: October 17, 2011, 20:31:08**

Quote from: not2oldru on October 17, 2011, 20:24:05

Let me clarify for the non aussies here that a new motor is a new engine.
I was driving up a hill at 60 kph, just cruising in 3rd or 4th gear I think.The car has never been over reved or lugged.

We've not heard of any other engine problems before, I think I'm right in saying.

You were unlucky.

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To Shambles;Yes,I did finish my house.How do you know me?

All internet traffic comes through my home

not2oldru · **Reply #14: October 17, 2011, 20:36:36**

"All internet traffic comes through my home "

That must keep you busy.

Shambles · **Reply #15: October 17, 2011, 20:43:16**

Quote from: not2oldru on October 17, 2011, 20:36:36

"All internet traffic comes through my home "

That must keep you busy.

Not as busy as your 5 kids

**Reply #16: October 17, 2011, 20:57:33**

Slightly off topic, i have a feeling but can't really back it up with anything concrete (most unlike me

), but the cars manufactured in the Czech Republic seem to suffer more serious problems than those made in Korea. Comments? A thrown conrod often pierces the engine block, I once saw a MkII jag that had thrown a rod at 70mph it had a 6inch diameter hole on the engine block... very impressive.

not2oldru · **Reply #17: October 17, 2011, 21:01:53**

"Not as busy as your 5 kids"

Boddingtons - when I can.

Shambles · **Reply #18: October 17, 2011, 21:04:08**

Remember to keep us posted; yours is a unique problem for our club... it'll be interesting to see how the dates pan out (ie, how quickly they deliver the repair)

Thanks again for posting the issue

Surferdude · **Reply #19: October 17, 2011, 21:04:56**

Quote from: Shambles on October 17, 2011, 20:43:16

Quote from: not2oldru on October 17, 2011, 20:36:36
"All internet traffic comes through my home "

That must keep you busy.
Not as busy as your 5 kids

His 5 kids keep you busy?

Shambles · **Reply #20: October 17, 2011, 21:05:50**

Quote from: surferdude on October 17, 2011, 21:04:56

His 5 kids keep you busy?

well someone has to look after them, while he's out fishing and motorbiking

Reaper · **Reply #21: October 17, 2011, 21:09:38**

Lol Shambles a bit spooky, hope you told him how you know him, though the other is much more fun.

Dazzler · **Reply #22: October 17, 2011, 21:32:44**

Quote from: mick55 on October 17, 2011, 20:57:33

Slightly off topic, i have a feeling but can't really back it up with anything concrete (most unlike me ), but the cars manufactured in the Czech Republic seem to suffer more serious problems than those made in Korea. Comments?

Ironically, this Australian delivered vehicle would be from Korea I suspect....

There definately seems to be more issues with the Czech cars overall though. I wouldn't say serious problems except for some of the paint issues (I would see the Shock absorber covers etc.. as more annoying than serious)

Phil №❶ · **Reply #23: October 17, 2011, 22:11:31**

dazzler

I think he's in the UK, so not from Korea.

Dazzler · **Reply #24: October 17, 2011, 22:16:32**

Oh, I assumed Oz because he is using the same ISP as we are now

rustynutz · **Reply #25: October 18, 2011, 00:41:45**

I reckon Aussie, his accent gives it away....

**Reply #26: October 18, 2011, 00:54:41**

Quote from: rustynutz on October 18, 2011, 00:41:45

I reckon Aussie, his accent gives it away....

Use of he word "motor" to mean engine and not as an abbreviation of "motor car" is Oz but then mention of Boddingtons (I believe an English beer) is curious. The beer is available in Australia but I suspect our new member is in Oz and mentioned Boddingtons in the context of his reply to Shambles.

not2oldru · **Reply #27: October 18, 2011, 01:02:36**

An aussie with a taste for pommy beer.

**Reply #28: October 18, 2011, 01:07:21**

Don't be shy then... choose a flag.

Oh, I see you did...

Ultralights · **Reply #29: October 18, 2011, 02:55:11**

throwing a conrod at 6000km sounds like it could be a manufature or assembly fault, someone missed a bolt somewhere, or a bearing. or not enough oil since new. throwing a conrod these days is very rare.