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Wandering-Willie · Junior Member Joined: 12 Jan 2009 Posts: 177

Hi guys
Im considering buying a Wilesco D3 in a few months, but im wondering if anyone else on here has one and give me a mini-review?
Cheers
Allen

Bugsy · Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2009 7:38 pm Post subject:

Our member Klaus Lutz has advised me not to buy one on account of poor manufacturing quality.
Here is a link to the English page referring to the D3 on his site.
http://www.klaus-dampfkeller.de/pageID_7613902.html
Phil
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davidcurtis021 · Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2009 7:38 pm Post subject:

i am sure this was discussed over a beer in wuppertal and the consensus was dont bother. as i remember i'm sure phil(bugsy) was going to buy one and either klauss or joe who had had three of them none of which worked advised him against.
Pm phil he is bound to remember who it was.

Ross · Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2009 7:45 pm Post subject:

Klaus told me they were no good

Still he saved me money!

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jakesm · Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2009 8:02 pm Post subject:

my opinion is in a word-cute!!

its messy, stinky & mine goes like the clappers (oh yes thats why we do this!

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manufacturing quality is abysmal, the hub-cap that sits on the end of the crank can shift enough to cause the piston to jam!
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Wandering-Willie · Junior Member Joined: 12 Jan 2009 Posts: 177

Well, i wouldnt expect it to run for along time due to the size of the cylinder in comparison to the boiler!!!

Compound · Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2009 8:07 pm Post subject:

If you want something small get a D6 or even a Mamod Minor!
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jakesm · Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2009 8:18 pm Post subject:

check out mitch has a nice mm2 in the sale section!!

now there is an engine that Really runs......
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Ross · Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2009 8:21 pm Post subject:

johnreid · Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2009 8:22 pm Post subject:

You dont really save money when you buy something just because it doesnt cost much, there again it is your decision to make, Who knows you might love it and think we were all pessimists.
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jakesm · Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2009 8:22 pm Post subject:

50GBP for something old and interesting versus 57,76euro for the new one!
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Wandering-Willie · Junior Member Joined: 12 Jan 2009 Posts: 177

Well, I love how it looks, and hay, it doesnt have to be a runner, could just be a mantle piece (a bludy expensive 1!!!), and also a bit of a project.
May have to have a serious think about this one, it really looks the part, and, I dont really run my engines very often. What should I do???

Bugsy · Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2009 8:33 pm Post subject:

I must admit it does look nice!

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robertosala · Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 12:15 am Post subject:

Glad to have read this.

I was eager to buy one because they are so charming and look nice.

I'll stay away from them.

Thanks for posting.

Rob

metalhead100 · Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 12:38 am Post subject:

Shoot ......

I want one now just so i can fix it and make it run !

HAhahha

I love a challenge........

Jim
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