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thread: Rev3 rear clip tubby conversion problems.

  1. #11

    Aug 2014
    Falkirk
    21
    Mate, I do listen to advice and the next thing that is being done is a fuel pressure test.

    The advice of taking it back to this guy that has ruined my car because from a legal standpoint I have to give him the chance to rectify the problems which are increasing by the day is the advice I’m not taking as I don’t want him near my car ever again.

    Yes I know that means he can wash his hands if it but that’s fine by me a for the reason I gave above.

    Yes I was ranting and raving on the other forum yesterday as I was so angry and down about the entire thing but the advice about checking fuel pressure and if that’s ok then changing the fuel filter is certainly good advice which I fully intend to do.

    I’m just not paying to have this “specialist” anywhere near my car as he does nothing but Borge everything, lie, blame everyone and anything else, takes months to complete a job past the agreed time limit and he is nothing short of hopeless as far as mechanics goes.

    If I get the correct fuel pressure and then change the filter and I still have the same issues then I’ll see what my next step is but I will not under any circumstances be dealing with this outfit again for reasons already stated and plenty more I am not willing to divulge right now.

  2. #12
    byrney1984's Avatar
    Jul 2016
    Buckley, North Wales
    215
    Well to be honest, after having the conversion done to such a poor standard. I would simply pull the lot, engine, box, harness from the passenger kick panel back, drop the tank to check that the pump has been changed and is not a na pump or faulty. Also I’d want to check the pump wiring is insulated properly. Because the wiring is internal and surrounded by petrol. Then start to correct all your smokey turbo, leaky driveshaft seal and all the other bodges that you listed on the other forum. I know this sounds drastic but I certainly wouldn’t drive it even if it was running. If you are unable to do the work yourself then its best to write the money off and put it down as a bad experience and move forward. Maybe pay to get it all removed and rectified. Then refitted.

  3. #13

    Aug 2014
    Falkirk
    21
    Well to be honest, after having the conversion done to such a poor standard. I would simply pull the lot, engine, box, harness from the passenger kick panel back, drop the tank to check that the pump has been changed and is not a na pump or faulty. Also I’d want to check the pump wiring is insulated properly. Because the wiring is internal and surrounded by petrol. Then start to correct all your smokey turbo, leaky driveshaft seal and all the other bodges that you listed on the other forum. I know this sounds drastic but I certainly wouldn’t drive it even if it was running. If you are unable to do the work yourself then its best to write the money off and put it down as a bad experience and move forward. Maybe pay to get it all removed and rectified. Then refitted.


    That is exactly the approach I am taking buddy. The entire conversion I honestly could have done myself to a much higher standard in about two weeks with the odd phone call here and there for advice and an auto spark to repin the harness.

    I am cutting my losses now and never want see the guy again, unless it’s on the opposite side of the octagon. Lol. ;)

  4. #14
    byrney1984's Avatar
    Jul 2016
    Buckley, North Wales
    215
    If you are capable then why pay some one over a grand to do it. You’d have been better to buy a cheap car to run around in for a few weeks and took your time doing the swap. As for the wiring I’m not 100% on the 3sgte swap but I have done a v6 (now turbo) and a few na rev 3 into rev 1 chasis’ and you can just change the body harness. But i think on the turbo you might need to move one wire. But don’t quote me on that as I can’t remember. best to move on and if people like Paul do give you advise I would take it and do as they say and it will all work out as he knows his 2’s. But if its such a mess it might be too difficult to remote diagnose.

  5. #15

    Aug 2014
    Falkirk
    21
    I decided to go with a garage as the fact is I’ve never done an MR2 swap before, my back and knees amongst other things are completely decked, I use a walking stick now and I thought well at least I’d get a really good trouble free job and a warranty.


    I had spoken with Paul quite a bit last year and my initial plan was for him to do a 3.0 V6 conversion but when the time came to have it done he was booked out months and months in advance.

    Anyway, I’m quite happy to put my faith in Paul to see where to go from here as he has an extensive, respected and proven track record. He would have been my first choice to do the lot when I finally found a rev3 rear clip but I know he doesn’t really do these anymore and like I said is booked out to the max.

    My health is bad so the plan was to get the car done for the summer and do a road trip I have always wanted to do and that’s basically why I sort of couldn’t wait.

    By the time this utter mess is sorted I probably want be able to drive the bloody thing! Lol.

    I appreciate everyone’s input btw and I’m sure one way or another the car will be how I want it to be. Like actually setting up the boost controller as the “specialist” couldn’t do it “as it was raining”. We are talking no more than 300 bhp here not 1500 bhp btw. Lol.

  6. #16

    May 2014
    swindon
    14
    Interesting reply from the “mechanic” on oc.
    Doesnt really help either in this case actually.

    Just as bad as each other by the sound of it lol

  7. #17

    Jun 2016
    Sheffield
    31
    Unfortunately the op is between a rock
    And hard place,I know who the trader is
    Spent quite a bit of money with them
    There garage is 15 mins away from me.
    My last and final dealings where similar,I
    Ask trading standards where I stood and
    Was told I had to give the garage chance
    To correct the work,and as the op I did
    Not want them to touch my car ever again,luckily the steering rack was a cheaper
    Thing to sort out.i fully understand the op’s
    Situation/frustration and after dealing with
    that garage for many years I find it very easy
    To believe his story.my advice would be if
    You don’t want to deal with them again see if
    Paul could fix it or Simon at yvs but unfortunately that will cost you or take it back let that garage try and fix it and then
    You will have all the ammunition you need
    Legally


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  8. #18

    Aug 2014
    Falkirk
    21
    Unfortunately the op is between a rock
    And hard place,I know who the trader is
    Spent quite a bit of money with them
    There garage is 15 mins away from me.
    My last and final dealings where similar,I
    Ask trading standards where I stood and
    Was told I had to give the garage chance
    To correct the work,and as the op I did
    Not want them to touch my car ever again,luckily the steering rack was a cheaper
    Thing to sort out.i fully understand the op’s
    Situation/frustration and after dealing with
    that garage for many years I find it very easy
    To believe his story.my advice would be if
    You don’t want to deal with them again see if
    Paul could fix it or Simon at yvs but unfortunately that will cost you or take it back let that garage try and fix it and then
    You will have all the ammunition you need
    Legally


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    Thank you, coming from a man that has been shafted by this “specialist” as well then perhaps people on the OC forum just might get why I will never ever take my pride and joy back there. The man couldn’t open a can of beans correctly from what I’ve seen and what we are uncovering.

  9. #19
    jimi's Avatar
    Feb 2006
    Kingdom of Fife
    435
    Thank you, coming from a man that has been shafted by this “specialist” as well then perhaps people on the OC forum just might get why I will never ever take my pride and joy back there.
    Oh we "just" get it and understand your reasons :icon_wink:
    We also get that
    a. You were warned and chose to use him.
    b. If no one takes the legal approach with this trader then the odds are he will continue on in the same vein. Perhaps if in the past disgruntled customers (of which there appear to be quite a few) had taken the legal route with him you wouldn't be in this position.
    Jimi
    Black is not a colour ! .... Its the absence of colour

  10. #20

    Aug 2014
    Falkirk
    21
    Oh we "just" get it and understand your reasons :icon_wink:
    We also get that
    a. You were warned and chose to use him.
    b. If no one takes the legal approach with this trader then the odds are he will continue on in the same vein. Perhaps if in the past disgruntled customers (of which there appear to be quite a few) had taken the legal route with him you wouldn't be in this position.

    Absolutely mate, I was warned but I went with him as after chatting with him over many months via phone calls he is incredibly convincing and seems to know an awful lot about the ins and outs of MR2’s. That’s all great but being able to actually work on these cars and do a an acceptable job is something else entirely.

    I should have walked the moment I got the attitude from him when he calls me to tell me that my car keys were stolen from his car the following day after I left my car with him.

    I’m in touch with the cops down there and will hopefully be receiving the crime reference number shortly.........lets see how that pans out.

    The mess, stress and hassle he has caused me which is now just going to get worse is absolutely staggering.

    IMHO, everyone that has been done over by this self proclaimed “specialist “ should all get together and approach trading standards and hand over the piles of evidence.

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