Smaky 73 Report post Posted December 4, 2011 I've possibly had the sadest day in a long time, no, my cat hasn't died and the goldfish is perfectly ok, I've had to deliver the worst news ever to 2 unfortunate Alfa Drivers that their actions (lack of) have ended the lives of 2 stunning Bellas. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anjenha 44 Report post Posted December 4, 2011 A shame Bellas need a lot of looking after... And must be treated as living breathing things. You can't drive them into the ground like some other Marques Poor Alfas Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xyy81t 0 Report post Posted December 4, 2011 elaborate?! what were they and how did they kill them? lack of oil i'm guessing, a GT, GTV or spider? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kev Bassett 1 Report post Posted December 4, 2011 elaborate?! what were they and how did they kill them? lack of oil i'm guessing, a GT, GTV or spider? If it was a GT they deserve to be spat in the face! That reminds me, I must get oil tomorrow and fill Sophia up! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smaky 73 Report post Posted December 5, 2011 elaborate?! what were they and how did they kill them? lack of oil i'm guessing, a GT, GTV or spider? 166 3.0 V6, cambelt tensioner failed 30 miles after fitting, a faulty part supplied by buypartsby.com, fortunately I didn't source the parts, the tensioning spring failed on it and unwound releasing all tension on the belt and allowing the cams to go out of sync, we'll see how the arguement with BPB goes as on examination of the tensioner afterwards it's not the SKF type which the box would suggest it was. £600 car needing £1500 work. 156 2.0 JTS Sele, low oil, big end knock and worn cams, other wear damage unknown. Basically new engine time. £1500 car in need of £1500. A shame really as for both vehicles when both donks are done then they're 100% again, but cost rules out repair. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smaky 73 Report post Posted December 5, 2011 elaborate?! what were they and how did they kill them? lack of oil i'm guessing, a GT, GTV or spider? 166 3.0 V6, cambelt tensioner failed 30 miles after fitting, a faulty part supplied by buypartsby.com, fortunately I didn't source the parts, the tensioning spring failed on it and unwound releasing all tension on the belt and allowing the cams to go out of sync, we'll see how the arguement with BPB goes as on examination of the tensioner afterwards it's not the SKF type which the box would suggest it was. £600 car needing £1500 work. 156 2.0 JTS Sele, low oil, big end knock and worn cams, other wear damage unknown. Basically new engine time. £1500 car in need of £1500. A shame really as for both vehicles when both donks are done then they're 100% again, but cost rules out repair. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kev Bassett 1 Report post Posted December 5, 2011 elaborate?! what were they and how did they kill them? lack of oil i'm guessing, a GT, GTV or spider? 166 3.0 V6, cambelt tensioner failed 30 miles after fitting, a faulty part supplied by buypartsby.com, fortunately I didn't source the parts, the tensioning spring failed on it and unwound releasing all tension on the belt and allowing the cams to go out of sync, we'll see how the arguement with BPB goes as on examination of the tensioner afterwards it's not the SKF type which the box would suggest it was. £600 car needing £1500 work. 156 2.0 JTS Sele, low oil, big end knock and worn cams, other wear damage unknown. Basically new engine time. £1500 car in need of £1500. A shame really as for both vehicles when both donks are done then they're 100% again, but cost rules out repair. Oh dear Alex, never a good day... I dread the day you tell me no more Kev.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xyy81t 0 Report post Posted December 5, 2011 elaborate?! what were they and how did they kill them? lack of oil i'm guessing, a GT, GTV or spider? 166 3.0 V6, cambelt tensioner failed 30 miles after fitting, a faulty part supplied by buypartsby.com, fortunately I didn't source the parts, the tensioning spring failed on it and unwound releasing all tension on the belt and allowing the cams to go out of sync, we'll see how the arguement with BPB goes as on examination of the tensioner afterwards it's not the SKF type which the box would suggest it was. £600 car needing £1500 work. 156 2.0 JTS Sele, low oil, big end knock and worn cams, other wear damage unknown. Basically new engine time. £1500 car in need of £1500. A shame really as for both vehicles when both donks are done then they're 100% again, but cost rules out repair. Oh dear, good job i got my cam belt service items from EB Spares then Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smaky 73 Report post Posted December 5, 2011 elaborate?! what were they and how did they kill them? lack of oil i'm guessing, a GT, GTV or spider? 166 3.0 V6, cambelt tensioner failed 30 miles after fitting, a faulty part supplied by buypartsby.com, fortunately I didn't source the parts, the tensioning spring failed on it and unwound releasing all tension on the belt and allowing the cams to go out of sync, we'll see how the arguement with BPB goes as on examination of the tensioner afterwards it's not the SKF type which the box would suggest it was. £600 car needing £1500 work. 156 2.0 JTS Sele, low oil, big end knock and worn cams, other wear damage unknown. Basically new engine time. £1500 car in need of £1500. A shame really as for both vehicles when both donks are done then they're 100% again, but cost rules out repair. Oh dear, good job i got my cam belt service items from EB Spares then EB Spares are supplying the same bits so don't think your safe there either, I've had a few V6 aux belt teensioners from them fail soon afterwards, but they are always willing to replace faulty parts, but with BPB, will they be will to pay for the repair bill? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xyy81t 0 Report post Posted December 5, 2011 EB Spares are supplying the same bits so don't think your safe there either, I've had a few V6 aux belt teensioners from them fail soon afterwards, but they are always willing to replace faulty parts, but with BPB, will they be will to pay for the repair bill? oh, well mines been on for six months now so i think its alright, would this affect the TS tensioners? they aren't the same surely? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smaky 73 Report post Posted December 6, 2011 EB Spares are supplying the same bits so don't think your safe there either, I've had a few V6 aux belt teensioners from them fail soon afterwards, but they are always willing to replace faulty parts, but with BPB, will they be will to pay for the repair bill? oh, well mines been on for six months now so i think its alright, would this affect the TS tensioners? they aren't the same surely? Totally different type of failure compared to the old style TS tensioners. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anjenha 44 Report post Posted December 6, 2011 That's really bad news luckily we don't get our parts from either You'd think, after several complaints, they'd get the idea? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kev Bassett 1 Report post Posted December 6, 2011 That's really bad news luckily we don't get our parts from either You'd think, after several complaints, they'd get the idea? It's like apple, nothing wrong with the iPhone, buy another one! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smaky 73 Report post Posted December 6, 2011 That's really bad news luckily we don't get our parts from either You'd think, after several complaints, they'd get the idea? I know EB get a lot of their stuff from Fish Bros in Swindon, who as an authorised ARUK Dealer have to get their parts throuh the network (from Warrington normally), but what if they are reboxing shoddy cheap stuff like Sutton Auto Factors (BPB) seem to be. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anjenha 44 Report post Posted December 6, 2011 That's really bad news luckily we don't get our parts from either You'd think, after several complaints, they'd get the idea? I know EB get a lot of their stuff from Fish Bros in Swindon, who as an authorised ARUK Dealer have to get their parts throuh the network (from Warrington normally), but what if they are reboxing shoddy cheap stuff like Sutton Auto Factors (BPB) seem to be. A very scary idea Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smaky 73 Report post Posted December 6, 2011 That's really bad news luckily we don't get our parts from either You'd think, after several complaints, they'd get the idea? I know EB get a lot of their stuff from Fish Bros in Swindon, who as an authorised ARUK Dealer have to get their parts throuh the network (from Warrington normally), but what if they are reboxing shoddy cheap stuff like Sutton Auto Factors (BPB) seem to be. A very scary idea We all know Eurocarparts do it with some of their stuff. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anjenha 44 Report post Posted December 6, 2011 Absolutely, there are certain things the hubs won't buy from them due to this... ( I see what you're doing I will not be riled ) In fact Though Euro's are a prefered supplier to him indoors, He tends to get stuff for my car from Alfa specialists who know about the marque Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keithyboy 1 Report post Posted December 10, 2011 I know EB get a lot of their stuff from Fish Bros in Swindon, who as an authorised ARUK Dealer have to get their parts throuh the network (from Warrington normally), but what if they are reboxing shoddy cheap stuff like Sutton Auto Factors (BPB) seem to be. A very scary idea We all know Eurocarparts do it with some of their stuff. Oh how I laughed when the Intermotor thermostat I picked up at my local motor factor packed up after a year and the replacement from ECP was the same part from the same manufacturer in a completely different box. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smaky 73 Report post Posted December 12, 2011 I know EB get a lot of their stuff from Fish Bros in Swindon, who as an authorised ARUK Dealer have to get their parts throuh the network (from Warrington normally), but what if they are reboxing shoddy cheap stuff like Sutton Auto Factors (BPB) seem to be. A very scary idea We all know Eurocarparts do it with some of their stuff. Oh how I laughed when the Intermotor thermostat I picked up at my local motor factor packed up after a year and the replacement from ECP was the same part from the same manufacturer in a completely different box. Ta DA!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites