Good news or Bad news? Hmmmm

[Alun]

Today is the day I was due to pick up my Surf.
It is, how shall I put it, poorly.
It overheated on its way to MOT and guess what...



Yip, heads gone.
Sales manager has informed me that it is being fitted with a "new" engine from a later model as he wants it to be spot on when I get it.

Whaddya reckon?

I spoke to the guy who was to do the MOT and he reckons that the manager has been trying to get it trailered away all week and is making a real effort to get it right.

Reckon I should be cheeky and ask him to put a 3.0 in

[Linda]

Today is the day I was due to pick up my Surf.
It is, how shall I put it, poorly.
It overheated on its way to MOT and guess what...



Yip, heads gone.
Sales manager has informed me that it is being fitted with a "new" engine from a later model as he wants it to be spot on when I get it.

Whaddya reckon?

I spoke to the guy who was to do the MOT and he reckons that the manager has been trying to get it trailered away all week and is making a real effort to get it right.

Reckon I should be cheeky and ask him to put a 3.0 in

Sounds like the guys is trying to do the right thing, many "dodgy" dealers wouldn't have admitted that to you, they'd have done a bodge job and sent you on your way!! Just make sure that you dont get a reconditioned head but a new one if he just does the head, and get the documents that go with it in case you ever want to sell it again...

[paulc]

Good news I guess, at least it happens before you took it home. I wonder whether a brand new head would'nt be a better option as there's nothing to say that the head the "replacment"/"new" engine won't go at stage in the furture. 3.0L would be even better option!

[Alun]

......... I wonder whether a brand new head would'nt be a better option as there's nothing to say that the head the "replacment"/"new" engine won't go at stage in the furture............

That was my thinking, at least I have a 12 month warranty to fall back on.

[Smurf]

It's good that he is doing the right thing and getting it sorted before giving you the keys!!!!
My only concern is if he just fits a seconhand engine the head on that could go, maybe it would be better to ask if they can fit a new head to your block (providing there is no damage to the block) at least then you know that the head cannot be a problem!!!!
Whatever the outcome be glad that you have found what seems to be a decent dealer who wants to put it right for you.
Good luck with it.

[Alun]

Update

Called round to dealers today, the engine has been sourced from a breakers down south, its from a '93 and has done under 40000 miles.

Its getting fitted on tuesday, will be ready on Friday.

Smell the anticipation.....