Zeldoz Posted January 7, 2014 Posted January 7, 2014 Bought a mint shell this evening. Needing an engine but there scarcely extinct.Any suggestions on where other than here, eBay and tgtt to get one? Quote
kavan-k Posted January 7, 2014 Posted January 7, 2014 Search on gumtree Glanza breaking etc.. plenty of people breaking them laddy Quote
Zeldoz Posted January 7, 2014 Author Posted January 7, 2014 Search on gumtree Glanza breaking etc.. plenty of people breaking them laddyHad a quick look, mainly it's everything but the engine.. Quote
russ78 Posted January 7, 2014 Posted January 7, 2014 (edited) theres one on ebay for 600 just been listed is a complete drop in job includes turbo,mani inlet, alternator tons of ancillaries blah blah, I know u said not from the bay but this has just been listed so u coulda missed it http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=191028115844&globalID=EBAY-GB Edited January 7, 2014 by russ78 Quote
Zeldoz Posted January 7, 2014 Author Posted January 7, 2014 theres one on ebay for 600 just been listed is a complete drop in job includes turbo,mani inlet, alternator tons of ancillaries blah blah, I know u said not from the bay but this has just been listed so u coulda missed it http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=191028115844&globalID=EBAY-GBThis is the one I've seen. Pricey, but complete. He won't courier and Scotland is opposite end of the country :/ Quote
russ78 Posted January 7, 2014 Posted January 7, 2014 so ask him if he will stick it on a pallet and arrange you own courier then Quote
Zeldoz Posted January 7, 2014 Author Posted January 7, 2014 so ask him if he will stick it on a pallet and arrange you own courier thenI did, he rejected! Grrrrr! Quote
Glanza-Ben Posted January 7, 2014 Posted January 7, 2014 That one in eBay looks like it's been out in the rain for years also look at the state of the actuator rod he's fair bent Quote
Zeldoz Posted January 7, 2014 Author Posted January 7, 2014 Need someone to forge on here so I can steal there original engine! Quote
russ78 Posted January 7, 2014 Posted January 7, 2014 I did, he rejected! Grrrrr!his loss like u said not exactlu cheap just more convenient fuck him cheaper and closer one will come up just be patient.u have one sweet running glanza whats the rush haha Quote
Zeldoz Posted January 7, 2014 Author Posted January 7, 2014 his loss like u said not exactlu cheap just more convenient fuck him cheaper and closer one will come up just be patient.u have one sweet running glanza whats the rush hahaBecause x2 race car now. Quote
russ78 Posted January 8, 2014 Posted January 8, 2014 get up another build thread I wanna see it lol Quote
Zeldoz Posted January 8, 2014 Author Posted January 8, 2014 get up another build thread I wanna see it lolIt's Jamie's shell, it's paid for but still occupying his drive! Quote
russ78 Posted January 8, 2014 Posted January 8, 2014 (edited) ah yes I know it well it was jakes old 1ao glanza very solid shell Edited January 8, 2014 by russ78 Quote
Zeldoz Posted January 8, 2014 Author Posted January 8, 2014 ah yes I know it well jakes old 1ao glanza very solid shellStupidly clean. Just needs a rear bumper and an engine! Sourced a 96 spec front already.Only owned it 3 hours an I'm stressed already finding a engine! Quote
russ78 Posted January 8, 2014 Posted January 8, 2014 theres one for sale on here that just needs a flush new hg and head bolts and a skim easy job and cheap engine Quote
Glanza-Ben Posted January 8, 2014 Posted January 8, 2014 theres one for sale on here that just needs a flush new hg and head bolts and a skim easy job and cheap engine And that person has a gearbox so the drive is worth it Quote
Zeldoz Posted January 8, 2014 Author Posted January 8, 2014 (edited) theres one for sale on here that just needs a flush new hg and head bolts and a skim easy job and cheap engine 0 technical knowledge inside an engine,I know no local places that skim, plus we've spoken an it needs everything. All ancillaries.. Edited January 8, 2014 by Zeldoz Quote
russ78 Posted January 8, 2014 Posted January 8, 2014 dude theres enough of us down this way that can build a 4efte with our eyes shut if u needed help putting it together it can be arranged Quote
Zeldoz Posted January 8, 2014 Author Posted January 8, 2014 dude theres enough of us down this way that can build a 4efte with our eyes shut if u needed help putting it together it can be arranged Hmm.. Just sourcing every piece.. I can be doing with it! Quote
Glanza-Ben Posted January 8, 2014 Posted January 8, 2014 Altenators are cheap I have a starter then just need pas pump and I have a ct9 mani and a cat so just a turbo needed Aswell Quote
russ78 Posted January 8, 2014 Posted January 8, 2014 well other than going for a looooonnnnngggg drive to scotland and back, waiting is your only option Quote
Zeldoz Posted January 8, 2014 Author Posted January 8, 2014 Altenators are cheap I have a starter then just need pas pump and I have a ct9 mani and a cat so just a turbo needed AswellWhat about gasket set? Head bolts, rocker? It' just needs a little too much work I think for me to feel ok in embarking on... Quote
The Toffinator Posted January 8, 2014 Posted January 8, 2014 Buy a low mileage 4efe for quarter the price and swap bits/refresh it before dropping it in. Best option Quote
Zeldoz Posted January 8, 2014 Author Posted January 8, 2014 Buy a low mileage 4efe for quarter the price and swap bits/refresh it before dropping it in. Best optionUnfortunately it's being sold on to a friend, plus if that goes sour id rather sell it on legitimately! Quote
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