I think I'd be inclined to get it back when it's repaired, sell it, and start over.

Did you go for a new battery when the work was done?

Back to this I think.......

OMG, OMG - she's back weyhey!!!!!! What a relief - unbelieveable. She feels reeeeeeal sweet again. 1.5 - 2K miles running in now which means I'm gonna have to do a lot o' driving before the Palaces trip in Sept. - poor, poor me!! What have we learned? Well, had we bought from an OPC we would probably have got Porsche to help out. Instead, Hartech have rebuilt the engine and JMG have pieced it all back together beautifully. It was Jan. when the ticking engine and massive oil consumption started (which we were told was 'within tolerance') to become a concern - then trips to Porsche Bournemouth & Reading, countless visits & discussions with our dealer, much thrashing about and one visit to a solicitor. Poor old Jon M. had to cope with my endless ignorant questions whilst his knee's buggered and whilst moving premises - I can't thank him enough!!

Waz (and Sar)
[Off out driving!]

Are you in complete gloom & doom mode John? It has been stood for 2-4 months whilst being sorted & the battery has died, or possibly just needs a decent charge, would you sell your car if the battery died?