Dear All,
A couple of weeks back a bought a 4.6 hse, it was reasonably cheap so I thought id have a look. It looked a little tired but the paint and bodywork were good and it had the air suspension changed to coils etc. I made him an offer and he accepted, telling me it was fine and also having described the car as immaculate!!!
It also had 14 stamps, but needed a service, it was running a little lumpy but not overheating and was returning about 16 mpg stop start.
However, today, I took it to the local landy garage to have a look at as some smoke was coming from behind and it was down on power and a strong smell of petrol.
So, we know where this is going!!
They said they had seen the car a few weeks back, after both headgaskets had gone, and basically told me Id been done and it needed a new engine!
So this guy has knowingly sold me a car with a duff engine....
Anyhow, I need some advide on what to do. Should I cut my losses and sell it as spares? I dont have 4k for a engine, or even 1200 for a recon.
Or could i find a cheap secong hand one, but im not sure how much labour woul be involved in removing and fitting a new one.
So there we have it... Im not a complete numpty when it comes to cars, I had no idea the head gaskets were shot, as there was no real loss of water, overheating or steam from the exhaust....
I was looking forward to being a landy owner, but i dont wnat to throw more bad money after bad!!
Many thanks chaps
PS I texted the guy expressing my disgust... selling as sold as seen is one thing, but knowingly selling that the engine is shot is disgusting in my book.
A couple of weeks back a bought a 4.6 hse, it was reasonably cheap so I thought id have a look. It looked a little tired but the paint and bodywork were good and it had the air suspension changed to coils etc. I made him an offer and he accepted, telling me it was fine and also having described the car as immaculate!!!
It also had 14 stamps, but needed a service, it was running a little lumpy but not overheating and was returning about 16 mpg stop start.
However, today, I took it to the local landy garage to have a look at as some smoke was coming from behind and it was down on power and a strong smell of petrol.
So, we know where this is going!!
They said they had seen the car a few weeks back, after both headgaskets had gone, and basically told me Id been done and it needed a new engine!
So this guy has knowingly sold me a car with a duff engine....
Anyhow, I need some advide on what to do. Should I cut my losses and sell it as spares? I dont have 4k for a engine, or even 1200 for a recon.
Or could i find a cheap secong hand one, but im not sure how much labour woul be involved in removing and fitting a new one.
So there we have it... Im not a complete numpty when it comes to cars, I had no idea the head gaskets were shot, as there was no real loss of water, overheating or steam from the exhaust....
I was looking forward to being a landy owner, but i dont wnat to throw more bad money after bad!!
Many thanks chaps
PS I texted the guy expressing my disgust... selling as sold as seen is one thing, but knowingly selling that the engine is shot is disgusting in my book.
