Likely another dead coupe...Confirmed....alive!!!

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Likely another dead coupe...Confirmed....alive!!! #1167106 06/02/2011 18:14 06/02/2011 18:14
Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,960 west bromwich C coupedummy OP Je suis un Coupé
coupedummy OP Je suis un Coupé C Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,960 west bromwich	Sitting on the m42 broken down with no water and dead engine as we stand noticed far too late I suspect.gunna be a long old nite... Last edited by coupedummy; 21/05/2011 21:14.

Re: Likely another dead coupe [Re: coupedummy] #1167108 06/02/2011 18:17 06/02/2011 18:17
S shinyshoes Unregistered
shinyshoes Unregistered S	sorry to hear this matey

Re: Likely another dead coupe [Re: coupedummy] #1167109 06/02/2011 18:19 06/02/2011 18:19
Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 369 Reigate, Surrey ikon Making a profit
ikon Making a profit Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 369 Reigate, Surrey	oh no! Sorry to hear this coupedummy. Have you called the aa/rac?

Re: Likely another dead coupe [Re: coupedummy] #1167113 06/02/2011 18:22 06/02/2011 18:22
T tomlough Unregistered
tomlough Unregistered T	how far down are you on the m42, do you know how long the recover people will be

Re: Likely another dead coupe [Re: coupedummy] #1167115 06/02/2011 18:26 06/02/2011 18:26
M Marco20valveT Unregistered
Marco20valveT Unregistered M	Gutted mate. Any thing I can do to help?? I will pm you my number if you need any thing, call me!

Re: Likely another dead coupe [Re: coupedummy] #1167116 06/02/2011 18:29 06/02/2011 18:29
Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,960 west bromwich C coupedummy OP Je suis un Coupé
coupedummy OP Je suis un Coupé C Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,960 west bromwich	Waiting for recovery...try and add some water and see if she starts....coolant hose of death strikes again I think...gutted if so as I was booked in on the 19th too have it replaced... Plan of action...wait for recovery... Add water... Notice and leaks... quick turn over Fingers crossed starts and oil pressure... If not bugger....

Re: Likely another dead coupe [Re: coupedummy] #1167131 06/02/2011 19:00 06/02/2011 19:00
Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 11,159 , S samsite999 I AM a Coop
samsite999 I AM a Coop S Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 11,159 ,	gutted to hear this when yours came in to the car park today, we were talking about colors. I said I wouldnt have a wine read one unless it looked like yours! I would just let it cool mate, dont try and turn it over till you can see everything in the light of day

Re: Likely another dead coupe [Re: coupedummy] #1167135 06/02/2011 19:04 06/02/2011 19:04
B bobjack1 Unregistered
bobjack1 Unregistered B	Gutted for you, happened to me once on christmas eve... and i was just driving the car home after buying it ! Hope its not too major.

Re: Likely another dead coupe [Re: coupedummy] #1167136 06/02/2011 19:05 06/02/2011 19:05
Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,678 Warwickshire gj88 My life on the forum
gj88 My life on the forum Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,678 Warwickshire	Sorry to hear about this. What a nightmare.

Re: Likely another dead coupe [Re: coupedummy] #1167140 06/02/2011 19:15 06/02/2011 19:15
C ckings6056 Unregistered
ckings6056 Unregistered C	sorry to hear this! hope it all works out okay!

Re: Likely another dead coupe [Re: ] #1167178 06/02/2011 19:55 06/02/2011 19:55
P proccy Unregistered
proccy Unregistered P	gutted for you mate, but you'll sort it. yes today was a bad day but you have a good car there

Re: Likely another dead coupe [Re: coupedummy] #1167179 06/02/2011 19:56 06/02/2011 19:56
P porkypaul Unregistered
porkypaul Unregistered P	Sorry to hear that mate, gutted for you.

Re: Likely another dead coupe [Re: coupedummy] #1167184 06/02/2011 20:03 06/02/2011 20:03
J Jef_uk Unregistered
Jef_uk Unregistered J	Sorry to hear this. Hope you get lucky.

Re: Likely another dead coupe [Re: ] #1167185 06/02/2011 20:03 06/02/2011 20:03
Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 23,303 North Wales Theresa Former Presidentessa Club member 58
Theresa Former Presidentessa Club member 58 Forum Fossil Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 23,303 North Wales	Sorry to hear this Reuban

Re: Likely another dead coupe [Re: coupedummy] #1167194 06/02/2011 20:18 06/02/2011 20:18
Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 32,122 Cumbria stan Dr. Frankenstan
stan Dr. Frankenstan Forum Demigod Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 32,122 Cumbria	Sorry to hear this too Reuben, hope it isn't terminal and you get it sorted, you've put too much work, time and effort into getting the car to where it is now so don't give up, even if it means replacing the lump!

Re: Likely another dead coupe [Re: coupedummy] #1167196 06/02/2011 20:22 06/02/2011 20:22
P patch234 Unregistered
patch234 Unregistered P	Come on Reubs, chin up mate, these things are sent to test us! Fingers crossed for you

Re: Likely another dead coupe [Re: coupedummy] #1167206 06/02/2011 20:31 06/02/2011 20:31
Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 8,057 Southsea G Gunzi Club member 189, Former Club President
Gunzi Club member 189, Former Club President Je suis un Coupé G Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 8,057 Southsea	Hope it's not terminal Reuben Good luck getting it sorted. You've got the backing of the forum!

Re: Likely another dead coupe [Re: coupedummy] #1167219 06/02/2011 20:54 06/02/2011 20:54
Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 6,192 Bristol, UK H Hovedan Forum is my life
Hovedan Forum is my life H Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 6,192 Bristol, UK	Reubs, keep us posted on developments. Can't believe this happened when we were all en route home, especially after all the bad luck that had already happened earlier in the day Hope the recovery services found you in that "non existent" area on the M42?! Fingers crossed... Currently tracking Renault 182

Re: Likely another dead coupe [Re: coupedummy] #1167224 06/02/2011 21:00 06/02/2011 21:00
Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,960 west bromwich C coupedummy OP Je suis un Coupé
coupedummy OP Je suis un Coupé C Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,960 west bromwich	Ok just got in (19:30) which on a recovery basis think is excellent. Thankyou footman james...the recovery was great. From the start i failed to read the signs and missed high temp in 130's and another member pointing at the car around 10 mile before.. doh! Pulled over on the m42 Opened the bonnet,smoke from rear of the block and no water in the bottle. Thanks guys for assisting and dan trying to console me... The guys left me after i phoned the recovery.... First lorry turned up in around 35-40mins but couldn't collect the car due to being to low. Checked around the rear of the block an looks like there is some evidence of water... Being very impatient i wanted to know the situation with the car and asked for some water.... After adding loads and loads of water and waiting for it to cool i decided to crank it over. Little bit rough to start but started and oil pressure shot up to 3 bar as hoped and no real unusual sounds.. The recovery driver asked if i has happy to limp the car a mile and a half to the next junction to get me somewhere safe until the flat bed could come and get me. I decided to limp the car up to the next junction and park up at the services.Temp never rose over 70 degrees in that time.Pulled up check water and lost half a bottle. Next driver arrived 30 mins later ,drove onto flat bed and brought me home. Car is now safe on the drive..was tiny bit rough on idle but will top up fluids and carry out a compression test as soon as possible. Fingers crossed not head gasket failure.... but strong possibility though ....or chod.. Thanks for the concern guys...hope its not major...

Re: Likely another dead coupe [Re: coupedummy] #1167225 06/02/2011 21:01 06/02/2011 21:01
Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 2,617 SE Essex charlie_croker I need some sleep
charlie_croker I need some sleep Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 2,617 SE Essex	Fingers crossed for you mate.. Good luck.. Will be replacing my CHOD without delay. Happy

Re: Likely another dead coupe [Re: coupedummy] #1167228 06/02/2011 21:08 06/02/2011 21:08
Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,960 west bromwich C coupedummy OP Je suis un Coupé
coupedummy OP Je suis un Coupé C Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,960 west bromwich	Although gutted really feel for the other fella with the bonnet flip earlier.Gutted for him..

Re: Likely another dead coupe [Re: coupedummy] #1167234 06/02/2011 21:15 06/02/2011 21:15
T Truffle Unregistered
Truffle Unregistered T	At least it's not the worst news Reuben. I said this meet was jinxed! What a ridiculously windy day too. I think i'll continue to leave my coop at home and come up with Dan if this is the normal attrition rate for a forum meet

Re: Likely another dead coupe [Re: coupedummy] #1167239 06/02/2011 21:37 06/02/2011 21:37
Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 6,192 Bristol, UK H Hovedan Forum is my life
Hovedan Forum is my life H Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 6,192 Bristol, UK	Nothing seized and oil pressure good are +ve signs Reub. After today's events best take some comfort where you can. Long may the good luck continue for the compression tests. Currently tracking Renault 182

Re: Likely another dead coupe [Re: coupedummy] #1167240 06/02/2011 21:41 06/02/2011 21:41
Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 11,159 , S samsite999 I AM a Coop
samsite999 I AM a Coop S Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 11,159 ,	Sounds promising, glad you got back safe. what a weird coupe day

Re: Likely another dead coupe [Re: coupedummy] #1167241 06/02/2011 21:42 06/02/2011 21:42
Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,845 Darlo / Leeds Darlo_Nick My life on the forum
Darlo_Nick My life on the forum Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,845 Darlo / Leeds	Gutted for you mate, hope it's nothing too serious! Instagram : Nick16vt

Re: Likely another dead coupe [Re: samsite999] #1167248 06/02/2011 22:04 06/02/2011 22:04
Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,960 west bromwich C coupedummy OP Je suis un Coupé
coupedummy OP Je suis un Coupé C Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,960 west bromwich	Originally Posted By: samsite999 what a weird coupe day Too right...3 coupes down today...

Re: Likely another dead coupe [Re: coupedummy] #1167250 06/02/2011 22:05 06/02/2011 22:05
M Moosey Unregistered
Moosey Unregistered M	Fingers and ignition leads crossed for you dude.

Re: Likely another dead coupe [Re: coupedummy] #1167255 06/02/2011 22:23 06/02/2011 22:23
Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 369 Reigate, Surrey ikon Making a profit
ikon Making a profit Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 369 Reigate, Surrey	Originally Posted By: coupedummy Originally Posted By: samsite999 what a weird coupe day Too right...3 coupes down today... 3! who were the other 3?

Re: Likely another dead coupe [Re: ikon] #1167257 06/02/2011 22:27 06/02/2011 22:27
P proccy Unregistered
proccy Unregistered P	jbt catastrophic gearbox failure, johnny (jbt's mate) bonnet flipped at about 80-85 under extreme acceleration busting the bonnet, the sunroof and looks to have buckled the roof. then reuben, just an awful run of luck

Re: Likely another dead coupe [Re: coupedummy] #1167263 06/02/2011 22:35 06/02/2011 22:35
Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 3,004 Leeds M MattM I need some sleep
MattM I need some sleep M Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 3,004 Leeds	Those gaskets are really substantial. My old coop overheated many many times and was still fine. I think your car will be fine. www.thephoenixworks.com

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