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I would love to have the time to do a rebuild. Took her to a mechanic today who took a look at the dipstick and said the oil was full of metal. Engine has chewed itself up. Gutted.

Really appreciate the input, thanks. I went to a mechanic nearby and he took a look at the dipstick and said the oil was full of metal. It had a greyish tint to it. Sadly it’s done for. I’ve been all over the place in her, great memories.. I think it’s time for her to be put to bed for good as...

Yeah, posted on the technical forum and it sounds like she’s a gonner. I suspected as much. Thanks for the reply.

Thanks for the advice, I work on buildings, not cars.. what’s that likely to cost?

I can’t bring myself to start her up, it sounded awful.

Hi, I had thought oil pump chain, the his did sound like it had a kerching sound as it went, oil pressure warning light as in the little red oil can? Yep that came on instantly. I always understood that meant it’s game over if that comes on, the oil level was ok but it needed a service. I didn’t...

Hi Guys, New member here, I think I posted this query in the wrong thread yesterday. Basically, I fell behind with getting my 04 exec tourer serviced (life demands just got in the way) and I think I’ve killed my car.. It started with a noise like an air brake hiss, then the engine rattled...

Hi all, My trusty 2.2 tourer might have a big problem.. I let the service slip due to being overwhelmed recently by life demands.. today, while driving, I heard a hiss like an air brake, the engine suddenly sounded rough and rattling, oil light came on. Plenty of oil in the engine.. smelled...