Taking customer to COURT for over £10,000!

[@stigg333]

You will have to ask for a deposit up front and then stage payments when you order the parts with a final payment when they pick the engine up, you don't need the hassle of the small claims court to often! Hope he pays up soon.

[@zzhughesd]

Totally agree. Big job. Dipper and stage payments. As annoying as is. Is a must. Court just bobbins.

[@BrianCox-z2n]

Keyless pulleys ,, designed by same people that designed the wet belt 🤷‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@lynjames4306]

This keyless pulley is only a money making game requires more time tools that a simple locking device would be there fitted holding the gears in place, I left the motor trade in 2006 Due to time if 1.5 hrs timing belt Now taking 6 hours + Wet belt and the timing chain behind the Flywheel was designed to kill the Petrol Diesel Engine 100% Thow away rubbish 😡✌️

[@AndrewNeilBaird]

Can you tell me what part of the RollsRoyce Merlin engine had a keyless taper fitting ?

[@Judith-c6r]

Some modern engineering and designers do not live in reality, a bit like the BRITISH Government!

[@neilmchardy9061]

In engineering we often use a plain mandrel held with a bolt or a nut to do some fairly rough turning on workpieces and they don’t move. I can understand the insecurity on a tuned engine but the amount of friction on the cam pullys is quite phenomenal. I’m not dismissing the notion of pinning it but I’m not sure it’s strictly necessary. Just my ten penneth.

[@Judith-c6r]

@ hi, yes used them myself but I would not guarantee that interference for the life of an engine. Or perhaps engines are not being built for long term. I know some three cylinder car engines which aren’t expected to last more than 50K miles, so probably showing my age.

[@stuartmorris3407]

I wouldn't rely on just a key to take the drive from a pulley, I doubt if it would be strong enough. Also I'm surprised you rely on a countersink bit in a Jacobs chuck, which in itself is not particularly accurate, to align the sprocket prior to drilling. How about a center finder or clocking it with a dti.

[@abzzeus]

Paint the bit above the door the bare ply sticks out

[@user-Wildthing]

It aint changing rooms .......who cares !

[@-doggy-6670]

You're in the wrong forum mate 🤣🤣

[@bobuncle8704]

It’s a shame you have to take them to small claims court, but you also can’t be expected to carry the bill either.

[@greggbutler9344]

Can we please have a video where we interview a really happy customer who is really delighted with their new engine you’ve built❤😂😂😂😂😂

[@Ben-Dixey]

He did do that once, chap had rover engine done and he showed the car on the channel all running nicely. Few weeks later in came back for a warranty claim as it was burning oil.

[@djwarren5081]

Most if not all new car invoices state something like, if you don't take delivery of the vehicle within 14 days of the vehicle being available, you, the customer will be liable for xxxx charges.

[@markdauncey927]

Lee introduced a weekly storage charge some time ago.

[@daledavies2334]

Mazda uses friction washers that must be replaced every time you take the pulleys off. For mockup you do not install the washers, but install before final torque.

[@user-Wildthing]

Mazda engines are always blowing up tho ! Worse than VW post 20v era .

[@adee-H1066]

Lee,why don't you use a finger dti for setting up your jobs properly instead of winging it and hoping for the best?I can't say that I've ever seen one in any of your videos.😂

[@poppydogz]

Looking forward to seeing Issac's cunning plan 😂

[@stevecmason-rs6vf]

Lee, you need to have phased payments. For example, 1st payment is materials, second payment machining, 3rd payment assembly. The order description payment and splitting is academic. You just need to be in a position of fiscal security. The above is an example. Just be ahead of the game for monies. It might seem like more effort initially, but once you've established the process, non payers are not an issue.

[@dennissheridan1550]

Steve, doing things that way involves a lot of bookkeeping and paperwork. Give the customer an estimate +/- x% so they can get the money together before the work starts.

[@stevecmason-rs6vf]

@dennissheridan1550 I'd agree, but Lee needs a way forward for sure.

[@ataxpayer723]

Bad luck wit that UK brake company, who sound like they have over promised. We always used to use Wilwood. They work many many pro race teams and they always had 100% attention to detail.

[@jonny5raider]

Hope you have better luck with the compbrake parts, I fitted a twin master cylinder setup on my track car last year, both master cylinders failed with next to no miles. Speaking to a few people they pointed out compbrake are using cheap imported parts. Might explain your timescale on returned parts

[@PaulJames-i1q]

Must be stressful owning and maintaining your business🙁👍doesn’t help when people don’t pay😡😡you have proved you can step away for a bit of you time👍💪just listen to your young apprentice,he knows what he’s doing👍you make great content and we all love watching what you do👍good luck and keep going 👍💪

[@Judith-c6r]

Communication or lack of it, is something of a reality in today’s world. Poor communication is a daily problem many people witness.

[@Ben-Dixey]

Barum threatens customer with court, customer pays bill, customer discovers problem with engine, Barum refuses to fix problem, customer takes Barum to court. Barum blames customer on KZbin channel for problem caused by Barum, customer leaves negative review on Google, Barum calls customer a liar.

[@kester270]

I used Compbrake once... never again. Customer service was shit and the brakes when finally made were shit as well. Buy cheap, buy twice. Fitted AP in the end

[@ataxpayer723]

Don't engage with that un-paying customer. Just reply saying that the account has now been referred to the courts for a Summary Judgement, which will kill his credit rating. A Summary judgment is a court order - judgment - which brings litigation to an end early. The legal proceedings are brought to an end when, at a hearing of a summary judgment application, a court finds that the the defence has no real prospect of success. The application must be real and not false, fanciful or imaginary. The burden of proof rests with the applicant to show that the other side has no real prospect of success, and that there is no other compelling reason for a trial. ( ie the defendant cannot claim that he advised you that he is trying to get the money together, as this will be an admission that he owes the debt. )

[@STANLIZ4]

@@ataxpayer723 absolutely right!

[@Deppel57]

Horrible that it has to come to that but you are spot on, I used to see both sides as a debt specialist/adviser with a well known advice charity. However it might be an idea to find out if the defaulter has any assets

[@john147GTA]

A long time ago you guys mentioned about a Alfa Romeo guy do you have a link to his KZbin ? Just another channel I would be interested in , obviously you guys are number 1😅

[@martinda7446]

Don't underestimate the security of a correctly designed keyless coupling. Most would shear or strip the gearing before letting go.

[@RallyRobert976]

You should name & shame those customers that are not paying there bill 🤑🤑

[@joelgould111]

Keyless pulleys seemed very scary to me when I first started messing with the audi 30v v6 engines ...I now run over 1000hp on original 25 year old cam and pulleys with 0 fear of them slipping

[@lrdisco2005]

You do seem to encounter more than your share of dodgy customers.

[@ataxpayer723]

Solution. Require deposits and progress payments on all work from new customers.

[@stigg333]

He is to trusting and has to get used to thinking everyone is a debt and stop it at source!

[@milesgoff7261]

You won't be taking him to Small Claims for 'over £10k' as that's the Small Claims limit in England... Good luck anyhoo but remember, getting judgement and then getting paid are two different things...😬

[@markdauncey927]

Get the judgement, get the engine to sell on default.

[@paulnolan1352]

Cheers Lee and Isaac. Keyless Pulleys?, suicide. Make sure you claim for costs on top of the amount that Engine stands you.

[@colinscutt5104]

Yeah Compbrake The make nice stuff, I made an enquiry about specs of a part pre purchase, they messaged back quick enough telling me how great the part it and how it would be great on my car etc etc and managed not to answer any of my query whatsoever and when i pointed this out and repeated my fairly simple questions ......silence

[@dennissheridan1550]

The way I look at it, you don't take product to be built, no matter what it is, without knowing what it's going to cost and having the money set aside to pay for it, when the work is done.

[@jasonanderson9294]

Hi guys, Glad you’re keeping the Clubman but, you put the WRONG engine in it!!!!!! Should’ve went the HAYABUSA! Like me father did years ago👌 Jase from Australia

[@TheRastler]

If you are dealing with a bonafide company then a credit account is understandable, if you are dealing with a one off customer or an unknown company cash before the work done is released. In your terms and conditions if bill is not settled within 3 months after notification work completed then the article will be sold to recover your costs for parts and labour. The other alternative is monthly interest.

[@ataxpayer723]

In your terms and conditions if bill is not settled within 3 months after notification work completed then the article will be sold to recover your costs for parts and labour. Suggest that you make this a 30 day settlement.

[@clivewiddall3430]

If you haven’t got the money you don’t get the work done, it’s that simple.

[@martinstone3656]

Not hearing much about Heath Robinson lately gents

[@bobmizen1]

The book is on display for ready reference 🤗 🤩. Bob M.

[@granddadmark7639]

Sell the kit car and let someone else have fun 👍

[@bobnashnash7965]

You can start charging storage.

[@derekhobbs1102]

I wish someone could do long stud conversion for Datsun L series. They're mostly ok except for centre hole between water galleries on left side.

[@MrChris106gti]

Will we get to see the E30 build?

[@STANLIZ4]

case for being paid 50% up front with new customers with no “payment record” to avoid this nonsense. The law puts you in a corner when you cant sell it. You dont need it!!

[@boostboyfabrications4499]

100% fuck the original oil pump gears off as they are very prone to shattering when the zetec is boosted. Ike engineering sell billet oil pump gears for around £180 . The silvertops are even worse to the point iam running opi full dry sump. Opi also supply an external oil pump kit which is a dry sump pump section.

[@deanbrown9611]

You change one thing, you change everything.....Just swap the engine......

[@user-Wildthing]

Cripes .......you look stressed already . The legal job and the brakes taken a toll . Have another holliday ! Nowt worse than not getting paid . Builders usually break in and destroy thier own work !

[@berndanacker]

Court is costly. Ckeck wirh solicitor but if you give him 14 days you can probably take a lien on it and sell it.

[@chrisvickers2413]

Them compbrake calipers are dog shit.. they will last as long as a 20 year old used 2nd hand jonny... Get rid and fit some AP's. Give Reyland motorsport a shout

[@jorren1000]

Should have bought AP brakes. Compbrake quality is 🤔

[@seanfxsho]

I'm sure your charging storage and interest for the engine you have taken owner to court for outstanding invoice.

[@beelancaster8115]

Keyless pulleys aren't that bad really some are a long taper and others are a short graduall taper on the cams - most car makers have used them , One of my old Bosses took a " non payer " to court 2 or 3 times for not paying on the same job - then he was given a number of an out of hours det collecter and had the money within 24 hours - he was known as " Storman Norman " ,

[@TheBlibo]

Nothing wrong with face fit, keys and dowels are for alignment only not for drive

[@ClarenceBoddicka]

Interesting hmm

[@user-Wildthing]

Naah ............safety , esp on a steam engine .

[@neilmchardy9061]

Keys are positively for drive dowels not so.

[@dodgydruid]

My old mate who built "Savage" editions using 3.0 Essex V6's into MK1/2 Cortina estates moved on to putting Cossie engines into MK3 Transits, he even managed to put a full Cosworth Ultima engine and mated box into a later Transit he used to show off at Bromley motor pageant his insane vehicles. I remember him hooning me about in his 3 litre MK1 Escort van, obligatory fandango phat wheels at back and jacked up, Salisbury diff and wheelbarrow straight pipes, man that was scary as jeff. Back in the mists of time I had one of Cossie's Essex based V6's given to me ensconced within a ratty MK2 Crapri think it was a hoary old JPS painted banana yellow rotten as heck round its back end but driveable and ran like liquid runs off a shovel... I kinda buggered it all up when with an angle grinder and no brains mate and I "converted" it by cutting the roof off and it was cool as anything until I went over the first speed hump and its back broke...

[@davidmoss8993]

Jeff Uren did conversation kits I remember, had a mk3 cortina the 70s but I couldn't afford the kit back then, think it was a comanche for the capris.

[@simonfazackerley8131]

#4. 32 how many of you are screaming 'wear your safety glasses

[@eliotmansfield]

nobody

[@paulnolan1352]

Only you Karen.

[@ataxpayer723]

Don't stress about the kit car. Treat it as a learning experience. Once it is mechanically sorted you can auction it off, to recover your investment. Once you sell the kit car you can invest in a CNC machine, then you can start to manufacture and sell race car and race engine components. ( like brake kits, pulley kits, and other parts made from billet )

[@peterblue6711]

What has happened to the lotus twin cam

[@70sAirForceBrat]

I would forget the lower court and take it to the high court. The high court don't play around they take care of business extremely quickly.

[@TommyShekelsonReloaded]

You think the high court deals with a £10,000 business dispute? 🤣🤣 You cleary don't have a clue what you are talking about!

[@abzzeus]

You use the small claims court for the verdict then transfer the judgement to the high court for enforcement purposes

[@izalman]

You have a repairers right of Lien on the work on the engine. Tell him it'll be sold to recover your costs. Quite legal.

[@ataxpayer723]

You can also ask for a Summary Judgement. This prevents the defendant for saying " I dispute the account", as a way to delay the entire debt collect process. With a Summary Judgement you can then go straight to enforcement, thereby avoiding the defendant from arguing a case in the Disputes Tribunal. " Barum never told me that the engine would need xyz" etc

[@chartersclose]

You should not discuss legal matters on here its not doing your cause any favours. Annoying yes but on bigger jobs you should ask for the money to purchase the parts prior as in a deposit.

[@richardhartley7094]

👍👍

[@ClarenceBoddicka]

We smoked weed at college aswell martin yeH lol he has aswell strong skunk lol

[@Saki630]

boring content

[@guygfm4243]

You need to be working on the customers money, take deposits and then stage payment.

[@TheGreyTest]

Numero uno!! ✌🏻

[@andreas73burger]

Any Subaru related questions @SubiPerformance is your man! 😊