Itare Sam
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So sorry to hear of this - hope it turns out ok.
Thanks very much, that's kind of you
So sorry to hear of this - hope it turns out ok.
Nightmare indeed - good luck and let hope it’s something like alternator - aircon pump, but it does sound ominous.
I have a classic Mustang as well which I bought with a fully rebuilt engine, whist giving it the beans and showboating (guilty as charged) it started making an unbelievable noise - turned out to be a sheared rocker bolt - had the lot changed and got the car back with £300 Bill - so big horrible noises are not always as bad as they seem.
Hope it is something simple and not terminal for engine or bank balance.
Sorry to hear this, Really hoping for the best.
Sam
We had a couple of cars in the last six months in with similar problem to your description .
If you think the noise is internal do not start it again in order you don’t do any more damage .
Both cars we had in it was con rod failures and the customers drove the cars and we had to replace the engine on both cars .
If you need any advice you can call any time , but please do not start the car until someone that has experience on this cars looks at it .
Marios
If Dale can't get to you, I suggest you send it to a Masser specialist.
Sports Italia is on the south coast, maybe too far? But, might be worth it considering trust/potential cost savings.
McGrath?
Shiltech?
Giallo?
There's definitely some I wouldn't take it to.
Is there anything intrinsically difficult about re-shelling and/or re-bearing'ing a Maser V8 assuming no real other damage? In my past I've rebuilt US GM V8's - simple design though, pushrod.
Imagine the tolerances are much tighter. Couldn't do it now - it'd do my back in....
And they've all been 4.7's I think. Not sure of the relevance though!You’ve had a couple in, what’s going on here Marios for these cars to be chewing up con rods?
Best not be the start of something of concern
With these engines I hope
Sam
We had a couple of cars in the last six months in with similar problem to your description .
If you think the noise is internal do not start it again in order you don’t do any more damage .
Both cars we had in it was con rod failures and the customers drove the cars and we had to replace the engine on both cars .
If you need any advice you can call any time , but please do not start the car until someone that has experience on this cars looks at it .
Marios
I think you're looking at 7/8k for an engine, similar for a rebuild. I stand to be corrected tho - just what I've seen on eBay for Maser engines.Hi Marios, and thanks for you thoughtful response. Wow that all sounds like a worst case scenario. Remarkable you've seen two similar failures lately. Yes good advice - I didn't intend to start the engine any more until I gets to a specialist. I'm now wondering what's the cost of engine replacement......
And thanks for the offer of advice - much appreciated.