Cvcrcr's project/fix-up thread (version 1.1)
Just got my dist. in. One of the plastic clips are broken. yay..... I went ahead and took two quick pics to show the seller. Hopefully, we can get this resolved quickly so I can move on with this. I assume that the plug will still work, but I would rather not accept a broken item when it was shown and advertised as 100% working order. I am guessing it was broken during shipping.
So my question is, should I go ahead and file a paypal dispute with him now? I would have 30 days or so in order to upgrade it to a claim, or drop it if we get something resolved. Or should I just wait for him to respond to my e-mail first? Never really had to deal with something like this before.
So my question is, should I go ahead and file a paypal dispute with him now? I would have 30 days or so in order to upgrade it to a claim, or drop it if we get something resolved. Or should I just wait for him to respond to my e-mail first? Never really had to deal with something like this before.
Last edited by cvcrcr99; Dec 3, 2009 at 06:14 AM.
^^ Definitely, but I am trying not to have a dizzy plug taped when I paid for one that should be in perfect condition.
However, I have been searching around on info about this. It looks like I will have to "un-pin" and re-pin the plugs in order for it to work properly with the OBD2 wire harness. So the broken clip non-sense won't even be a problem. The OBD2 dizzy has one plug with 8 wires, the OBD1 I just got has two plugs, one with 7 wires, the other with 2 wires.
However, I have been searching around on info about this. It looks like I will have to "un-pin" and re-pin the plugs in order for it to work properly with the OBD2 wire harness. So the broken clip non-sense won't even be a problem. The OBD2 dizzy has one plug with 8 wires, the OBD1 I just got has two plugs, one with 7 wires, the other with 2 wires.
Last edited by cvcrcr99; Sep 17, 2009 at 11:03 AM.
Well, I finally talked to the guy who sold me the dizzy. I had to request his info. from Ebay and I called him myself. I spoke with him about the minor issue and he just kept going on and on about how his brother ruined the business etc etc. None of which I need to hear. He told me to ship it back and promised he will refund upon receipt. I am not even sure if I want to deal with that since I feel like he could be lying about a refund or whatever. I might as well try and sell it to someone else. Nothing is wrong with it mechanically, I am just kinda picky when it comes to little things like that.
I have been thinking of selling my car and just getting something cheap, decent looking, and cheaper on insurance. (I have a couple "uh-ohs" on my record making it somewhat expensive for me) haha. I have always been a sucker for EG hatches. Figured if I get a CX/VX, then insurance would be knocked down a little.
If I decide to sell my car, I will be getting rid of the (complete) ported z6 head I have sitting in my garage. Anyone interested?
Lastly, since I have no money, I figured there will be no rear disc swap in my future since I would need new trailing arm bushings, rotors, pads, and SI rear brake lines. Someone from CL has a set of HX wheels (one with a little rash) wants to trade for my rear disc set-up/prop. valve. I will most likely go through with the trade since I can use the tires from my steelies which have roughly 75% life left. IMO, it would also be easier to sell a set of HX's rather than a rear disc set-up that needs parts if I needed to in the future.
I have been thinking of selling my car and just getting something cheap, decent looking, and cheaper on insurance. (I have a couple "uh-ohs" on my record making it somewhat expensive for me) haha. I have always been a sucker for EG hatches. Figured if I get a CX/VX, then insurance would be knocked down a little.
If I decide to sell my car, I will be getting rid of the (complete) ported z6 head I have sitting in my garage. Anyone interested?
Lastly, since I have no money, I figured there will be no rear disc swap in my future since I would need new trailing arm bushings, rotors, pads, and SI rear brake lines. Someone from CL has a set of HX wheels (one with a little rash) wants to trade for my rear disc set-up/prop. valve. I will most likely go through with the trade since I can use the tires from my steelies which have roughly 75% life left. IMO, it would also be easier to sell a set of HX's rather than a rear disc set-up that needs parts if I needed to in the future.
Last edited by cvcrcr99; Sep 17, 2009 at 11:06 AM.
No idea. I can imagine that it will cost a little bit to ship. If you are interested, I could sell it to you for $100 plus shipping. It has the valve cover, vtec solenoid, cam, camgear, valves etc etc (100% complete).
If you want the dizzy as well, I could toss that in for an extra $75. ($175 plus ship.)
PM me with your zip if you are interested Hamorhead. I can then get a somewhat guess-timated total price for you.
If you want the dizzy as well, I could toss that in for an extra $75. ($175 plus ship.)
PM me with your zip if you are interested Hamorhead. I can then get a somewhat guess-timated total price for you.
Well, RC was the first to get me his zip. I'll check what USPS will charge for you RC2904. Just making sure, you do know that this is an OBD1 head/dizzy and you have an OBD2a car. The dizzy will have to be repinned in some form in order to fit the OBD2 wiring harness you have. Everything else should match up perfectly (with the exception of one head stud).
RC, I'll send you a PM when I get an estimated quote.
RC, I'll send you a PM when I get an estimated quote.