Have you ever broken down

[obi_waynne]

Have you got any breakdown stories or experiences to share?

Perhaps you've been lucky and have never broken down - if that is even possible!

I've run out of fuel, had a totally wrecked wheel, and had an engine throw a conrod through the sump and dump all the hot oil into the exhaust pipe through the hole it made! That was my most spectacular breakdown and it was on a replacement engine fitted less than a week earlier!

 

[T9 man]

Yes well for accuracy with my latest SAAB of 14 years, I have broken down 5 times
Once for a battery, once for an alternator, twice for a puncture and the last time (A few months ago) was for a crank position sensor. Not too bad all things considered

 

[Lunchmoney]

Yes. Many times. I'll have think on the most amusing and come back to you

 

[TCJBOLDIE]

Os was the alternator damaged by a wayward conrod that needed some fresh air

 

[T9 man]

No Rad , I think it was just it's time. I was told the SAAB alternator is good for about 8 years or two terms of their preferred battery manufacturer. I have since upgraded both to Bosch versions

 

[aston]

you should rephrase the title to, "have you ever owned a VW aircooled"

 

[Lunchmoney]

Yes. Many times. I'll have think on the most amusing and come back to you

See my post here https://www.torquecars.com/forums/threads/have-you-ever-bought-a-lemon-car.38698/#post-303122 it covers lemons and breaking down

 

[mondeotdci130]

Only in the brand new Citroen Relay LWB van I bought in 2008.

In fact the 1st issue was a ejected hose clip after 3 days

itthen spent more time on a recovery truck than on the road