How do I discourage possible time wasters.

elan23 · Jan 10, 2015

Got an engine up for sale on ebay, I don't expect a fortune, it's an old LDV 2.5 lump, still its canny and good for a few more miles. OK, so here's the problem ; I'm getting questions like this:

Will this run without a ecu and harness.

Now I know by this very question that a) he has no intention of buying, in fact he doesn't even have a clue as to what it is, and b) I don't want to try to sell him it.

Help me out please, how would you answer his question?

fanatic · Jan 10, 2015

Put him on blocked buyers list if possible

mick2a · Jan 10, 2015

Just say that you ran it without a ecu and post the question on your listing.

Tigger Eeyore & Roo · Jan 10, 2015

I think I'd just go back and say that it's "an ECU" not "a ECU" and ignore the rest of his question!

honolulujoe · Jan 11, 2015

Tigger said:
I think I'd just go back and say that it's "an ECU" not "a ECU" and ignore the rest of his question!

classic

you could also attach a photo of two fingers and say "please refer to the attached"

Tigger Eeyore & Roo · Jan 11, 2015

chris7 · Jan 11, 2015

I do so sympathize with you! I had a time waster phone me about the Morris minor I was selling! He went on to ask about the condition of every separate body panel he knew each by name and then when ID finished patiently answering his questions he thanked me and hung up???? Its unfortunate but THESE people are out there! Just don't let them irritate:you! Kind regards. Chris. :violent:

winchman · Jan 11, 2015

elan23 said:
Got an engine up for sale on ebay, I don't expect a fortune, it's an old LDV 2.5 lump, still its canny and good for a few more miles. OK, so here's the problem ; I'm getting questions like this:

Will this run without a ecu and harness.

Now I know by this very question that a) he has no intention of buying, in fact he doesn't even have a clue as to what it is, and b) I don't want to try to sell him it.

Help me out please, how would you answer his question?

I wouldnt let that stop me from selling it!
Just politly explain that it needs no ECU, just a coil and a bit of wire he will be amazed.
In fairness he may be a young lad who hasnt a clue about old stuff, our son was shocked when I started a motor bike with a piece of wire, they often have no concept of how older stuff works

elan23 · Jan 11, 2015

I think that I would be amazed with this coil and a bit of wire trick never mind him!!!!

winchman · Jan 11, 2015

elan23 said:
I think that I would be amazed with this coil and a bit of wire trick never mind him!!!!

Here you go
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Basically you need a 12v supply to the coil, crank it over and away it goes

CarlosVanDango · Jan 11, 2015

i'm curious? how do you tell by that question that its a time waster?

elan23 · Jan 12, 2015

Stating that it is an old engine from a LDV , Diesel to boot ( no coil required ) also two mins. to look it up on Wiki. So I come to the conclusion that its somebody who hasn't a clue, time waster??

Rattlegun · Jan 13, 2015

ahh its not that bad, to be fair I think all Diesel engines from this century need an 'ecu and harness' to work.

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