Matt brown

when you say you checked the big end did you take off the caps exposing the shells?? Just a note the zetec doesnt have cam chains its a belt so would not cause a metal rattle

Not going to make it ether only just finished work

Ye found the problem turns out the bolts to the pickup had come loose. Managed to get it fixed and hopefully no major damage done the next couple of outings will show anything up though

Glad you had a good time Dan, wish I could have come but bloody car decide it didn't want it yet. Will be posting another hopefully soon

Bigger question did you find a problem with your engine? (Big end bearings)

Yep always up for a run

Don't snap your pick up lol if you can lower the front of the sump you can get to the 2 torque bolts off the pick up and just bolt it back on when the sump is off

Get a video it will be easier to see what's happening. If it doesn't have any baffles or windage plate it can't be caught on the pick up and if it isn't getting caught on the dirt shield for the gearbox it must just be stuck on with the sealant/gasket just pry it off don't be shy they can take quite a bit of force to dislodge sometimes

Well no oil pressure on a run today will try and fix for the weekend but don't know if any more damage has been done. Will keep you posted

If the sump is hanging off at the front but hung up at the back then it's off. You will find the oil pick up will stop you being able to remove the sump easily so you may need to unbolt the pickup

Just stick a thin flat head screwdriver at the front corner (crank pulley side) tap in with hammer and then use a blade to start cutting the sealant and work your way around. Do it from under the car to you can see what your doing

I can't book in until payday

Can we get a lasagna and fish and chips with mushy peas please

Ye they are a right bas74rd to get off I used a flat head screwdriver and and extendable crafts knife to cut though the sealant. Just make sure you clean the sump out before putting it back on

Will see you there in the kit

More the merrier

As far as I know going off comments Dan + friends Keith Matt

Ok great

Email back from javelin, they aren't offering any further discount on the price as supposedly this is already a cheap price compared to others. Abit frustrated with this but looks like it's full price on this one

I'll email them again tomorrow to try and sort it out, the last person I spoke to were not very helpful to say the least. If not we will just have to book separately and I'll try and get in touch with someone higher in the chain for future events

Updated

Me and jas for lunch as well please

Sounds good Andi

Ok final call!! so far we have Dan + 1 Keith Chris Kevin Me I'm getting final information from them so we can collect payments asap

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