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FLYING BANANA · 1st April 2014, 07:06

In Dorset to collect Redfive. New clutch fitted and 13 months on the MOT, no advisories. Fully valeted and a full tank of diesel. Fully serviced, folder of receipts. Car was remapped by MarinaBrian last year. Ian has also given me a spare side skirt, mirror caps, steering wheel controls plus some other odd bits. Also thrown in a couple of MG style baseball caps and Red Five Bear.
And all that for £1000, I do believe that might be called a Bargain.

Jordan Apex · 1st April 2014, 07:12

I use premium diesel just because I can and there are several threads reporting premium diesels making the car smoother and getting better mpg

look at the intercooler pipe on the passenger side of the radiator to see if any oil is present if so change the o rings to the ones jules supplies and also change the pcv filter unless you know it has been done so alreaxy (it doesn't show up as a serviceable part for these from mgr but it is)

oh and check the running temperature on obd as the thermostat sticks open on a lot of them

Jordan Apex · 1st April 2014, 07:13

Oh and the clutch should last about the same, it more depends on how it has been driven previously than anything else

rich17865 · 1st April 2014, 07:20

Just the usual things Bob,

Plenum first of all of course
Pcv filter second

Then just the usual fan, running temperature, intercooler hose and other bits.

Worth checking the thermostat housing as it is prone to leaking from the heater connection. This can be done with a torch looking down the belts side of the engine.

The clutch lasts as long as any other car.

The only overlooked items in my view is the injectors as they have a service life expectancy of 100,000 miles.

DMGRS · 1st April 2014, 10:02

Hope it's a good'un - if you need any of the fiddly little bits that usually need doing on a CDT (as mentioned) give me a nudge and I'll sort them out for you.

grandy · 1st April 2014, 12:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by FLYING BANANA

In Dorset to collect Redfive. New clutch fitted and 13 months on the MOT, no advisories. Fully valeted and a full tank of diesel. Fully serviced, folder of receipts. Car was remapped by MarinaBrian last year. Ian has also given me a spare side skirt, mirror caps, steering wheel controls plus some other odd bits. Also thrown in a couple of MG style baseball caps and Red Five Bear.
And all that for £1000, I do believe that might be called a Bargain.

any pics yet Bob of Redfive, I do like pics,-----------GARY

Ian G · 1st April 2014, 15:00

Picture of Bobs new baby..as requested

Ian G · 1st April 2014, 16:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by JordanRaven

Oh and the clutch should last about the same, it more depends on how it has been driven previously than anything else

It's always been driven sedately by a little old man in his sixties !!!!

FLYING BANANA · 1st April 2014, 16:22

If read my first post again it says that a new clutch was fitted by Andy Willi last weekend. Will get some more pictures posted Gary.

MG Tom · 1st April 2014, 16:24

ONE THOUSAND POUNDS??

You stole it.

1st April 2014, 07:06	#1
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Jordan Apex This is my second home Jaguar XFR 2011MY Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Harlow Posts: 6,363 Thanks: 19 Thanked 816 Times in 759 Posts	I use premium diesel just because I can and there are several threads reporting premium diesels making the car smoother and getting better mpg look at the intercooler pipe on the passenger side of the radiator to see if any oil is present if so change the o rings to the ones jules supplies and also change the pcv filter unless you know it has been done so alreaxy (it doesn't show up as a serviceable part for these from mgr but it is) oh and check the running temperature on obd as the thermostat sticks open on a lot of them __________________ Now sold! http://i750.photobucket.com/albums/x...psd81417f5.jpg

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rich17865 This is my second home Transit Connect Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Crewe Posts: 9,532 Thanks: 868 Thanked 1,619 Times in 1,095 Posts	Just the usual things Bob, Plenum first of all of course Pcv filter second Then just the usual fan, running temperature, intercooler hose and other bits. Worth checking the thermostat housing as it is prone to leaking from the heater connection. This can be done with a torch looking down the belts side of the engine. The clutch lasts as long as any other car. The only overlooked items in my view is the injectors as they have a service life expectancy of 100,000 miles.

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Ian G This is my second home Small Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Land of the Eel Posts: 6,315 Thanks: 2,328 Thanked 2,991 Times in 1,431 Posts	Picture of Bobs new baby..as requested