Hi, not sure if i'm already a member or not as I have posted before. Just wondering if anybody has had any dealings with these jokers WM engines or ERS as they seem to have changed their name after I threatened to take them to court[help]

Wasn't a 're Con was it

It was a 'recon' and I use that term loosely[truck2]

Never heard of them, re`cons are an engine to avoid whoever sales them. For the money your better off buying new if your thinking of keeping the truck.

I suspect by the term "jokers" that Ginger may have already been stung with a recon engine that's already gone wrong

Quote: krutly wrote in post #5

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I suspect by the term "jokers" that Ginger may have already been stung with a recon engine that's already gone wrong

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CON is the emphasis pal

Too late, already fell for it last September. Told they would use the block from our truck if no damage. Turns out it was cracked. So said they would use another engine with all the usual new parts. Got a phonecall to say it had a diesel knock so ordered injectors...not injectors so must be pump so fitted another. Even though I never had a knock before. My son picked it up for me from Birmingham...we live in Buxton, Derbyshire. Tailgate had a huge dent in it which they tried to say was there when it came in, there were scratches on the front wings and the truck was covered in oil inside and out. Battery was flat...don't know why as it was a new one....so the guy jumped started it from a truck next to it...the battery swelled, went bang and blew main fuse. Put another battery on. Drove it as far as the next street to petrol station and noticed a water leak. He took it back and they tightened the front hose. He drove it home but wasn't happy but wasn't sure because he hadn't driven it before so wasn't sure what it should be like. Took it to his house which is about 20 miles from us and parked it up. He went out 20 mins later to move it onto drive and it wouldn't start.....no lights...nothing. Long story short...I had the battery tested and it was a dud...was ok to start the truck but not to run. New battery and then drove home.....wouldn't go faster than 5mph uphill...was knocking but fine on the flat. Contacted 'The Jokers' and said they would refund for battery...but I questioned the knocking as they had put this down to the pump and the damage to the truck. Said they would put it right but I had to pay again to get it there...do I look stupid. Said I would get it done and send them the bill..said they would get back to me.....didn't hear a dicky bird. I decided to investigate and looked at the manual because I couldn't understand why it was running so poorly and had put it down to timing. Checked the book and thought something was missing when I had the front of the truck off as my other half had seen the diagram and joked that perhaps they had left a belt off....guess what?...they had. The balance shaft belt was missing so I sorted that and the truck ran fine apart from the knock (which we had been led to believe was a diesel knock don't forget). Was in the process of getting it to a diesel engineer to sort when the truck just let go with a clatter. Took the front end off again and the crank can be moved from side to side. Tried to contact 'The Jokers' again and they must have been wise to my number because numerous texts and phonecalls were made and no replies. Finally after 2 months they answered and said it was tough luck...my warranty was up and the guy who did it didn't work there anymore. Told them I would be taking it futher and he said ok and put the phone down...amazing that not long after they had changed names but still same address and phone number. Have sent notice of intention to start court proceedings...no reply to anything so I am now going to small claims court. Not heard anything from them since April.

This is why we tell people don't waste money on so called Re Con engines.
If yours is a Classic you can get a Brand New engine for £1850 from Milners 4x4.
They comes with warranty, just needs fitting.

With hindsight that is what I should have done, but I work out of the country more than i'm in the uk and need one fitted as well. They seemed legit...10 years experience etc... and good reviews ( must have been the other clowns in the pack). We live and learn eh? Fingers crossed I get somewhere with the claim.

Moral of the story is don't just join a club when something goes wrong, as you can seek advice and resolve problems before parting with your hard earned cash. Pick other users brains to keep your truck running with the least amount worry. At least then you can go to your garage knowing what the problems are and probable cause without the techy guys giving you a load of

Sorry to here of your problem