Sold my car, new owner blew up the engine.Looking for a short block
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Sold my car, new owner blew up the engine.Looking for a short block
So as the story states, I sold my black 951 last weekend. The car was in great condition, oil was changed every 2 months ( I drive 80-100 miles a week ). So I get a call from him a few days later stating he noticed the oil light was flickering after a spirited run. [does anyone know if spirted means bouncing the car off the rev limiter while doing doughnuts?]Shortly afterwards, we have the dreaded rod knock
In my opinion, I have no obligation to him. I sold him a perfect car that I was planning on taking for an 8 hour trip to Virginia Beach with the girlfriend memorial day weekend, but I ended up selling the car because I saw another car I liked. I really do not have the heart or the conscience to tell him to go F himself, he spent all the money he saved on my car and would be left with nothing if I dont help him.
I feel that I am being more than generous offering to change the short block on the car being that I have the facilities to do so. Does anyone have a decent short block available? Id be willing to spring for the entire motor if its within his budget. Thanks in advance
In my opinion, I have no obligation to him. I sold him a perfect car that I was planning on taking for an 8 hour trip to Virginia Beach with the girlfriend memorial day weekend, but I ended up selling the car because I saw another car I liked. I really do not have the heart or the conscience to tell him to go F himself, he spent all the money he saved on my car and would be left with nothing if I dont help him.
I feel that I am being more than generous offering to change the short block on the car being that I have the facilities to do so. Does anyone have a decent short block available? Id be willing to spring for the entire motor if its within his budget. Thanks in advance
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Three Wheelin'
Nothing out here but sorry to hear this, it kinda sucks all the way around. Was the car stock did it have a MBC, was he turbo knowledgeable (apparently not) I know when I first got mine, I turned the boost down!
Chipped for 18 I turned it down to 12 ran like crap but it was safe while I got use to the car.
I guess selling them on E bay has some advantages!
Chipped for 18 I turned it down to 12 ran like crap but it was safe while I got use to the car.
I guess selling them on E bay has some advantages!
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Its not your problem. All used cars from owner to owner should be no warrenty expressed or implied. The car worked when he drove off ,you should have no control over anything afterward. He shouldnt expect anything either
Any half way intelligent person would be willing to agree that buying a 20 year old sports car is a risky venture.
Any half way intelligent person would be willing to agree that buying a 20 year old sports car is a risky venture.
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Every bill of sale I write includes
"The Vehicle is being transferred on an "AS IS" basis, with no warranties, express or implied, as to the condition of the Vehicle."
I think you would be a decent guy to assist him with locating parts, but that is about as far as I would go.
You might be in for a can of worms when you pull it apart.... you will always find additional problematic/bad/damaged parts getting them apart. You are going above and beyond... hope it does not bite you in the ***
I forsee a clutch, exhaust harware and gaskets, maybe motor mounts, the list goes on.... good luck
"The Vehicle is being transferred on an "AS IS" basis, with no warranties, express or implied, as to the condition of the Vehicle."
I think you would be a decent guy to assist him with locating parts, but that is about as far as I would go.
You might be in for a can of worms when you pull it apart.... you will always find additional problematic/bad/damaged parts getting them apart. You are going above and beyond... hope it does not bite you in the ***
I forsee a clutch, exhaust harware and gaskets, maybe motor mounts, the list goes on.... good luck
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Im not a cold hearted fella, but I would tell this kid sorry.... it was running when it left you and whatever he did to it is his responsibility. I agree that you are opening a huge can of worms if you go tearing into it. People need to understand that there are consequences in life, and if you want to drive a 20+ YO sports car liike a racecar, you better have the wallet to back it up and be able to afford to fix it....gotta pay to play is what i was always told..
#13
Three Wheelin'
I personally wouldn't touch the car. You sold it as-is, where-is (I assume). If you change the shortblock and something happens again what's going to happen? What if there is more damage than just the shortblock? I'd tell the guy to fix it himself or find a shop that will; you don't, and shouldn't have to work on a care you have previously sold, and you are a fool if you do (no offense intended). It is just too coincidental that you sell the car then it has a catastrophic failure, especially when they admit to driving it hard (spirited).
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tell the guy to call me I'll buy the car from him