Just a thought, I remember Rimmers having very reasonable prices on engines and gearboxes. Unfortunately they don't ship to the US - but for you, might be an option! That is of course if you can do the rest yourself or with a friend. Maybe local club member?If the rest of the car is sound, you could be better off than going with another Spit that could do the same thing. Good Luck.
Ken St.John '74 Spitfire 1500 (Lil Red) "65 Spitfire Mk II project "Ol Blue" -----Original Message----- From: James Carruthers [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, October 01, 2002 4:58 AM To: Spit Subject: RIP Spitfire? I want to cry... x-mac-creator="4D4F5353" Dearest Listers, My engine problem has been diagnosed, and its not good. After a year of ownership, and never letting me down, finally its decided to drop a bomb shell on me. To fix the engine and gearbox, I have been quoted 2000, thats for my engine to be reconditioned and a new gearbox. All this to a car I bought for 1300 and have spent about 700 on in the last year. To spend another 2000 on is not worth it. Considering the bodywork also needs making good - at a guestimate thats another 1500-2000 at least. If I had the money and were attempting a resto then this would not matter. But unfortunatly being a student, and on a tight budget this is all too much for me. So I don't know what is going to happen next. Maybe I try and sell this car (which is pretty much worthless) and buy another one (if you believe it, I'd probably go for another Spit) - I don't know. I can't imagine life without a Spit. I was planning to keep this one forever, even if it meant keeping this current one in storage for a few years - it has too much sentimental value. My first car I ever bought, my pride and joy, is going to have to go. My emotions are running wild, and the only thing stopping me from actually crying at this point is the fact Im in a computer room with 20 other people. It's not just a car... James /// [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list /// Send admin requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at http://www.team.net/archive /// Send list postings to [EMAIL PROTECTED] /// Edit your replies! If they include this trailer, they will NOT be sent.
