Decision time - Page 4

Avulon · 30th October 2018, 16:17

Here's a slightly different angle to look at it from. As our cars are now 15-20 years old the spectre of rust is becoming a more certain reality for many. The most important part on these cars is the main body shell. Check those rear sills and arches. Save the cars with good bodies - 99% of the mechanical parts can be replaced / repaired - but it starts getting an expensive and sysaphean task once rust get's hold on the main body...

.... Says the man that now has both sills welded at the rear on a 190k mile primertallic tractor...

If you don't like the car then fix it and sell if you can do that without a loss.
i wouldn't have thought a clutch and DMF would put you off. Go and check those rear upper arms before you make a decision though -...

... yes, right now - put those hob-nobs down and go have a ganders.

Purely up to you of course. Unless you want to sell it ... 'or it goes to the scrappy!'

MSS · 30th October 2018, 16:36

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Originally Posted by marinabrian

Who are they when they're at home?

I obviously know who Bodgit and Scarper cheap and cheerful clutches (at twice the price) Ltd are, but MGR Specialists ?? you've lost me on that one

Are they not the outfit who specialize in head gaskets?

I may have got the name wrong.

SD1too · 30th October 2018, 17:10

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Originally Posted by Avulon

... sysaphean task ...

You had me reaching for the dictionary here!
I found sisyphean and will have to remember that one.

Simon

dave lincs · 30th October 2018, 17:50

Scrap it and get that 416 tourer done

Avulon · 30th October 2018, 17:52

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Originally Posted by SD1too

You had me reaching for the dictionary here!
I found sisyphean and will have to remember that one.

Simon

please excuse my poor spelling....

marinabrian · 30th October 2018, 19:08

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Originally Posted by dave lincs

Scrap it and get that 416 tourer done

The ZT will be making it's last journey under it's own steam at the weekend, where it will be driven up and beached prior to demolition.

I'm looking forward to driving something I enjoy in the very near future

Brian

Comfortably Numb · 30th October 2018, 20:07

Treat yourself, - you know you're worth it! You also know you can test your tuning equipment on my car for free!

Mike Noc · 31st October 2018, 13:22

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Originally Posted by marinabrian

I'm looking forward to driving something I enjoy in the very near future

Brian

Ooh you big tease Bri - what might that be then?

marinabrian · 31st October 2018, 15:04

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Originally Posted by Mike Noc

Ooh you big tease Bri - what might that be then?

Something along these lines, but with Serpents and 240BHP

BigRuss · 31st October 2018, 18:19

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Originally Posted by marinabrian

Something along these lines, but with Serpents and 240BHP

Time to get that R8 sorted and on the road, it's been on the back burner for far too long

Russ

30th October 2018, 16:17	#31
Avulon This is my second home 1.8t Tourer Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tanelorn Posts: 4,830 Thanks: 956 Thanked 1,148 Times in 916 Posts	Here's a slightly different angle to look at it from. As our cars are now 15-20 years old the spectre of rust is becoming a more certain reality for many. The most important part on these cars is the main body shell. Check those rear sills and arches. Save the cars with good bodies - 99% of the mechanical parts can be replaced / repaired - but it starts getting an expensive and sysaphean task once rust get's hold on the main body... .... Says the man that now has both sills welded at the rear on a 190k mile primertallic tractor... If you don't like the car then fix it and sell if you can do that without a loss. i wouldn't have thought a clutch and DMF would put you off. Go and check those rear upper arms before you make a decision though -... ... yes, right now - put those hob-nobs down and go have a ganders. Purely up to you of course. Unless you want to sell it ... 'or it goes to the scrappy!' __________________ Need a T4 ?: T4 Owners Map thanks to Stevestrat ( use at your own risk) Where?: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanelorn Mods/Retrofits: PCV vortex 'filter'; bluetooth; inline thermostat; reversing sensors; plenum spyhole ; headlamp washers ; Diy mp3 player replacing CD multichanger; FBH with remote; Headlamp washers; black/chrome front grille, rear blind; Xenon projectors To do: puddle lights; 2 Din cd/nav to fit; boot release button

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30th October 2018, 17:50	#34
dave lincs Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Louth Posts: 1,409 Thanks: 380 Thanked 986 Times in 476 Posts	Scrap it and get that 416 tourer done

30th October 2018, 20:07	#37
Comfortably Numb Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Penrith Posts: 1,336 Thanks: 165 Thanked 303 Times in 241 Posts	Treat yourself, - you know you're worth it! You also know you can test your tuning equipment on my car for free!