The life of... SharkyUK's Trophy

[Cub.]

Dude, sorry to see that

As Rhys said, is it coolant?

 

[Tony Hunter]

Oh no............??

 

[Mr R.]

Andy im generally gutted for you mate, it couldn't have happened to a nicer chap.

If i only lived closer then id be more than happy to help you out, foc of course.

Fingers crossed it will be fixed with minimal fuss.

 

[SharkyUK]

Wow

This is the devils car alright!! Madness to think of the constant niggles with it!

Fast running out of patience mate! LOL!

Please tell me that's only coolant.

Just spotted the rag on the header. At least it's not a massive problem.

Oh no

Dude, sorry to see that

As Rhys said, is it coolant?

Oh no............??

Sorry - yes, I did mean to post up that is was, thankfully, coolant. Prior to setting off it had been topped up with oil and coolant and by the time I'd pulled up it had boiled most of it off. Luckily I always carry fluids around in the boot these days.

Andy im generally gutted for you mate, it couldn't have happened to a nicer chap.

If i only lived closer then id be more than happy to help you out, foc of course.

Fingers crossed it will be fixed with minimal fuss.

Thanks mate. I've had some incredibly supportive people getting in touch offering help and loans of their cars. What an utterly wonderful bunch of peeps I have been lucky enough to meet!

Obviously it could have been a lot worse but I'm just so fed up and seem to be overreacting to everything regarding the car right now! It just won't give me a break and feel like I need to vent more than the coolant header tank did earlier! I can't put into words just how thoroughly fed up I am with it at the moment. I've even managed to scratch the rear bumper after reversing into my parents fence at a family funeral a couple of days ago But I'm getting to the point where I'm starting to not give a toss.

Mind you, it was quite funny. My good lady and I just abandoning the car and jumping out as all of a sudden the front end of the car was engulfed in white! We couldn't be sure if it was steam or smoke and thought it best to get the hell out of the car foremost. It made the traffic jam we were stuck in even worse but hey-ho, s**t happens.

The list of things to fix gets longer and time to enjoy the car this year before the winter draws in gets shorter. In all truth it looks like I won't be enjoying it until next year now (if I don't crush/burn it before then).

Sorry for the vent. Just totally fed up.

 

[SharkyUK]

I have some callipers sitting in the garage - I'd be happy to send you them if it helps mate.

Actually mate, that would be great. I have sent you a PM as it's not worth me upgrading to a 'big brake kit' until these issues are addressed and I'm happy with how it's rolling. Thank you.

 

[JP83]

Bloody hell dude, you're not having much luck with it at present.

 

[Mr R.]

Andy, if you want your calipers re built then send them to me.

Ill fit a Big Red seal kit and send them back, just pay for the parts and ill do it for free mate.

That way you will have a pair of rebuilt calipers for not alot of money.


Offer is there mate. x

 

[Stefan.]

Andy, if you want your calipers re built then send them to me.


Ill fit a Big Red seal kit and send them back, just pay for the parts and ill do it for free mate.

That way you will have a pair of rebuilt calipers for not alot of money.


Offer is there mate. x

This is what a forum is about, great member offering to help out like so

 

[welshname]

Surely it shouldn't be running that hot? Or is there a problem with it?

 

[Tommo.]

I'm genuinely gutted to hear this mate

Hopefully just teething problems and all easily sorted.

Andy, if you want your calipers re built then send them to me.

Ill fit a Big Red seal kit and send them back, just pay for the parts and ill do it for free mate.

That way you will have a pair of rebuilt calipers for not alot of money.


Offer is there mate. x

Top man! What a kind offer

.......fancy doing mine too?

 

[david hodson]

Cant believe your still having trouble, do you run a none standard radiator?

 

[Mr R.]

I'm genuinely gutted to hear this mate

Hopefully just teething problems and all easily sorted.



Top man! What a kind offer

.......fancy doing mine too?

No problems.

Seal kit is £26 plus a bit of postage. (could be + vat)

 

[Jaff.]

I can sort the bearings for you mate. If you want/can pop to Swansea.
I can do brakes and s**t too if it helps

Just another option for you.

 

[Chi]

Give u a nice ph1 for it put you out your misery...

 

[SharkyUK]

Bloody hell dude, you're not having much luck with it at present.

Tell me about it! I need cookies... LOL! Hope you are well mate

Andy, if you want your calipers re built then send them to me.

Ill fit a Big Red seal kit and send them back, just pay for the parts and ill do it for free mate.

That way you will have a pair of rebuilt calipers for not alot of money.

Offer is there mate. x

Now that is a seriously tempting offer mate I'm not happy about you doing it for free though. Despite paying for the parts it is still your time and know-how so would be happier to send you a few beer tokens at least.

This is what a forum is about, great member offering to help out like so 

Exactly mate. I couldn't agree more.

Surely it shouldn't be running that hot? Or is there a problem with it?

No mate - it's normal and there's no problem. It's surprising how much heat a high-compression NA build generates. Especially stuck in a traffic jam and in unseasonally high temperatures of 25 degrees in south Wales! It just needs a better radiator.

I'm genuinely gutted to hear this mate

Hopefully just teething problems and all easily sorted.

Top man! What a kind offer

.......fancy doing mine too?

Cheers Tom. I won't lie - my patience is running very thin at the moment! And yes, Scott's a star

Cant believe your still having trouble, do you run a none standard radiator?

It's a VW Polo radiator fella. The standard item doesn't fit with the setup I've got hence the smaller Polo rad. It's fine for pure track day cars but not for everyday use where there's a good chance of being stuck in standing traffic. To be honest, it's not usually a problem as traffic isn't something I worry about around my place. I just got caught out in a freak traffic jam today and couldn't get out of it.

 

[SharkyUK]

I can sort the bearings for you mate. If you want/can pop to Swansea.
I can do brakes and s**t too if it helps

Just another option for you.

Thanks for the offer mate - but I think I've got the bearings covered. If not I'll give you a shout. Truly grateful for the offer kind sir

Give u a nice ph1 for it  put you out your misery...

Don't tempt me young man. LOL! However, I'm going to push on and get this damn thing fixed if it kills me. Which it probably will. Remember, "T" is for Trophy.

(p.s. Thanks for offer of help and car loans... I am genuinely grateful).

 

[Dr HMS Derv Destroyer]

park it up, take a break and come back to it mate! no point in getting stressed with it.

i've learnt my lesson with my dci over the past year or so... many a times ive felt like smashing it into a million pieces.


what radiator you running now?

 

[Tommo.]

No problems.

Seal kit is £26 plus a bit of postage. (could be + vat)

I was only joking mate Just being cheeky... lol

In all seriousness, it's something I am looking to do over winter and may call on your expertise if the offer stands. Of course, i would pay you for your time and skills, cheers Scott

Cheers Tom. I won't lie - my patience is running very thin at the moment! And yes, Scott's a star

Stick at it mate. It will be worth the stress when it's working and your hooning around the Welsh roads once again

It seems you have no shortage of people willing to help you out, but I will just echo those comments and if there is anything I can do, just let me know.

 

[Mr R.]

Andy i want to help mate.

Get your calipers off and get them sent to me, ill take them to work, strip, clean them and re-build them. I don't want any money mate, im a great believer if you do good things to others then good things come to you.

I did mine about 3 years ago with the Big Red kit and i also replaced the caliper pistons, been fine.

 

[SharkyUK]

park it up, take a break and come back to it mate! no point in getting stressed with it.

i've learnt my lesson with my dci over the past year or so... many a times ive felt like smashing it into a million pieces.

what radiator you running now?

But I've had an 18 month break from it pretty much...! Of course, I hear you and understand what you are saying but I just want to get it fixed. And, as you've seen, the response from people and the offers of help has been incredibly kind; hence I'm considering taking up some of those offers. I've pretty much resigned myself to there being no more trackdays or 'spirited' drives in it this year and will probably just take the time to get everything 100% on it. At least I know the engine is sound. Although I was a bit worried earlier when it overheated. Thankfully the head gasket, etc. seems fine

Stick at it mate. It will be worth the stress when it's working and your hooning around the Welsh roads once again

It seems you have no shortage of people willing to help you out, but I will just echo those comments and if there is anything I can do, just let me know.

I will - I've got too much invested in this car really; tears more than anything! Thank you for your offer of assistance, too. Top man!

 

[SharkyUK]

Andy i want to help mate.Get your calipers off and get them sent to me, ill take them to work, strip, clean them and re-build them. I don't want any money mate, im a great believer if you do good things to others then good things come to you.

I don't doubt your work at all mate - I've seen your Clio Give me a day or two to get things sorted and I'll arrange to get the calipers over to you. We WILL discuss payment/cost though; even if it means I owe you a favour down the line.

 

[Dr HMS Derv Destroyer]

be rate mate . go forth and concur (sp ) !

only took me 2 years to sort out little issues but the end result is a car i actually want to keep.

to say the work that gone into this is incredible. as for everyone offering help, cant get much more forum family like than that!

i would offer my skills, but its only paint lol.

 

[Mr R.]

Happy to help.

 

[Jaff.]

be rate mate . go forth and concur (sp ) !

only took me 2 years to sort out little issues but the end result is a car i actually want to keep.

to say the work that gone into this is incredible. as for everyone offering help, cant get much more forum family like than that!

i would offer my skills, but its only paint lol.

Paint my car? Lol

 

[Dr HMS Derv Destroyer]

Paint my car? Lol

nato green or storm grey yeah?

 

[Jaff.]

nato green or storm grey yeah?

Monaco blue lol

 

[Martin.]

Andy, if you want your calipers re built then send them to me.

Ill fit a Big Red seal kit and send them back, just pay for the parts and ill do it for free mate.

That way you will have a pair of rebuilt calipers for not alot of money.

Offer is there mate. x

<3

 

[SharkyUK]

Happy to help.

Cheers Scott - I'll be in touch in due course

I've just ordered my new radiator / fan / mounting setup. I don't want a repeat of yesterday's adventure! This Trophy owes me big time.

 

[Tony Hunter]

I feel your pain Andy.

 

[Cub.]

Cheers Scott - I'll be in touch in due course

I've just ordered my new radiator / fan / mounting setup. I don't want a repeat of yesterday's adventure! This Trophy owes me big time.

I feel your pain Andy.

Sounds like cuddles are needed all round.

I like cuddles.

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

Sounds like cuddles are needed all round.

I like cuddles.

Sounds like a trap....

Andy, has Luke been near this at all....?

 

[SharkyUK]

I feel your pain Andy.

More so than most I fear Tony Any news or progress regarding the Burpspeedmobile?

Sounds like cuddles are needed all round.

I like cuddles.

Cuddles are good. Big manly ones always go down well.

Sounds like a trap....

Andy, has @Luke been near this at all....?

I'm willing to take the risk this time!

As far as I'm aware, Luke hasn't been anywhere near it... or has he? Hmm.

 

[Tony Hunter]

More so than most I fear Tony Any news or progress regarding the Burpspeedmobile?

Valve marks on pistons, not a good sign I believe!

 

[gez 172]

Brilliant thread this, just seeing the amount of people willing to help is outstanding.

 

[SharkyUK]

Valve marks on pistons, not a good sign I believe!

I'm no mechanigineer but I would agree with you. Sorry to hear that and of the ongoing dramas. I'm missing your race updates, pics and vids to be honest. I know that sounds selfish but c'mon, sort it out (Good luck!)

Brilliant thread this, just seeing the amount of people willing to help is outstanding.

Agreed mate - there are some top people out there and I can't speak highly enough of them

 

[Hixle]

Mate

 

[LiamR172]

This place is great at times like this!

I was going to post in here saying that there was a slightly bigger VW rad for sale in the forsale section the other day but you have already ordered a new one!

Good luck getting it up and running again buddy!

 

[Chris205]

Car tuning- sometimes you wish you hadn't bothered

 

[TimR26]

I can come and give you a hand this weekend if you like.

Got to do 500 miles to run my engine in so visiting you would help me knock a couple of hundred off

 

[SharkyUK]

This place is great at times like this!

I was going to post in here saying that there was a slightly bigger VW rad for sale in the forsale section the other day but you have already ordered a new one!

Good luck getting it up and running again buddy!

Thank you kind sir - I appreciate the thought

Car tuning- sometimes you wish you hadn't bothered

Or... Car Tuning - sometimes you wish you had gone to the correct specialist in the first place. LOL!

I can come and give you a hand this weekend if you like.

Got to do 500 miles to run my engine in so visiting you would help me knock a couple of hundred off

Well mate, I've got no plans this weekend (as far as I'm aware) and you're certainly more than welcome to head over. I can't guarantee having any parts or what have you arrive in time for the weekend but we could always strip down the sticky caliper, check the bearings or whatever! LOL! Just remember, I'm not particularly good with a spanner. I've only just figured out how a screwdriver works.