Who brought a 1.8 from RB Parts
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Who brought a 1.8 from RB Parts
Hi there,
I was told recently that my engine has been sold. Without my authority etc. Obviously not particularly happy, it was sold from RB Parts, if anyone has any info on the where abouts of my engine, that would be hugely appreciated.
Regards,
I was told recently that my engine has been sold. Without my authority etc. Obviously not particularly happy, it was sold from RB Parts, if anyone has any info on the where abouts of my engine, that would be hugely appreciated.
Regards,
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Yeah, go lightly and just be polite and up front, but it sounds like that's your approach anyway.
You may be considering it already, but I'd probably be looking at legal action, either a police complaint if possible (not sure whether this comes under theft et cetera) or the Disputes Tribunal. Door's open if you want me to see if I can do some digging and find out where you stand legally.
You may be considering it already, but I'd probably be looking at legal action, either a police complaint if possible (not sure whether this comes under theft et cetera) or the Disputes Tribunal. Door's open if you want me to see if I can do some digging and find out where you stand legally.
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I understand that the buyer had no fault at all in this matter, therefore no point shooting any blame or anything towards him.
I have thrown up talking to the police, however in all honesty, I have enough drama going on at the moment I'd like to avoid having to do that.
I have thrown up talking to the police, however in all honesty, I have enough drama going on at the moment I'd like to avoid having to do that.
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Hi Chris
I bought the engine from RB parts a few days ago.
Had no idea that they didn't own it.
I would normally be happy to get my funds back from RB Parts, and return the motor from you
But due to having an engine fail on me (faulty Cam angle sensor) a few weeks back
Then buying a supposedly 46,000k 1.8 from one engine importer, only to open it up and find the sump, cam cover and oil pickup completely covered in sludge.
Got my money back, and purchased another 1.8 low k engine in supposedly good condition, only to bolt on the turbo, injectors, sump,clutch etc, fit it into the car, then it make a pathetic 150hp ATW on the dyno, as opposed to the 240hp ATW it should have made, - gave it a compression test and found 90, 120, 130, 160 instead of a healthy 175 all around - made me more than a bit stressed.
Wouldn't normally be an issue, but am doing Playday on Tracks South island tour in less than 8 days, and didn't have a decent engine in the racecar. Having forked out a fair bit of tin for the racing, accommodation, ferries etc am not really in a position to not use the motor, might be able to sort something out when I get back (assuming I don't blow it up as it will have to handle around 280hp)
Do you have any history on the motor - kilometres, overall condition etc.
I bought the engine from RB parts a few days ago.
Had no idea that they didn't own it.
I would normally be happy to get my funds back from RB Parts, and return the motor from you
But due to having an engine fail on me (faulty Cam angle sensor) a few weeks back
Then buying a supposedly 46,000k 1.8 from one engine importer, only to open it up and find the sump, cam cover and oil pickup completely covered in sludge.
Got my money back, and purchased another 1.8 low k engine in supposedly good condition, only to bolt on the turbo, injectors, sump,clutch etc, fit it into the car, then it make a pathetic 150hp ATW on the dyno, as opposed to the 240hp ATW it should have made, - gave it a compression test and found 90, 120, 130, 160 instead of a healthy 175 all around - made me more than a bit stressed.
Wouldn't normally be an issue, but am doing Playday on Tracks South island tour in less than 8 days, and didn't have a decent engine in the racecar. Having forked out a fair bit of tin for the racing, accommodation, ferries etc am not really in a position to not use the motor, might be able to sort something out when I get back (assuming I don't blow it up as it will have to handle around 280hp)
Do you have any history on the motor - kilometres, overall condition etc.
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@Teamjelly - no worries at all, as I said, you weren't aware of it, and therefore you shouldn't have to suffer for it.
Has around 100k (I think) on it, can't remember any more specifics.
Furai - A year.. I confirmed payment 7 months ago.. lol
I had been in contact with them. Regardless a very shitty thing to have happen.
Has around 100k (I think) on it, can't remember any more specifics.
Furai - A year.. I confirmed payment 7 months ago.. lol
I had been in contact with them. Regardless a very shitty thing to have happen.
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Anything in writing..? Nope =[
Everything was either done in person (when I picked up my other bits and pieces) Or left on their voicemail.
Now, I should point out that I am not trying to talk shit, or bad mouth RB Parts, shit happens, and understandably (I hope) I am rather guttered/pissed off.
In a short term, I was very slack on the keeping in touch/picking the engine up, however, they also had all of my contact details, if they had made me aware that they were going to list it then I would have made arrangements to have it picked up.
Everything was either done in person (when I picked up my other bits and pieces) Or left on their voicemail.
Now, I should point out that I am not trying to talk shit, or bad mouth RB Parts, shit happens, and understandably (I hope) I am rather guttered/pissed off.
In a short term, I was very slack on the keeping in touch/picking the engine up, however, they also had all of my contact details, if they had made me aware that they were going to list it then I would have made arrangements to have it picked up.
1 X Primera
2 X Silvia
1 X BMW E30
1 X Audi A6
3 X Mazda MX5 (1989, 1990, 1991)
2 X Silvia
1 X BMW E30
1 X Audi A6
3 X Mazda MX5 (1989, 1990, 1991)
Yeah, that sounds fair. I don't think anyone thinks it's cool that it got auctioned off without giving you notice, although by the same token you also seem aware as I think many might agree it also probably wasn't a good idea to leave it sitting there unclaimed without making arrangements.
I know unclaimed goods in the case of hotels are able to be auctioned off if they're not reclaimed after six months, and then if the proceeds of the auction (minus storage costs) also aren't claimed by the owner then they have to be paid to the Department of Inland Revenue.
So possibly by legal parallel you might be able to claim the proceeds of the auction, which would be... $300 it seems
I know unclaimed goods in the case of hotels are able to be auctioned off if they're not reclaimed after six months, and then if the proceeds of the auction (minus storage costs) also aren't claimed by the owner then they have to be paid to the Department of Inland Revenue.
So possibly by legal parallel you might be able to claim the proceeds of the auction, which would be... $300 it seems
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