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I have a few more things I want to do, I have got some 7 spoke Ford alloys on their way to me so will have to repaint them and get some decent rubber. The discs are warped so a brake refurb is on the to list.
It really needs to be a bit lower, not sure if I should go with just springs or get some coilovers. Would coilovers for a 2wd Cosworth fit on these or are they a lot different?
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Last week I found an old Sierra in need of a home. It was in a bit of a state but I liked it so gave it a home. It's a 1990 1.8LX Auto, I think it may have been used as a kennel, because the interior had more Jack Russell Fur than most Jack Russells have. I used it for a few days and went to Race Retro in it. Drives arrow straight with no knocks, really nice quiet comfy cruiser. The interior really was grim, but several bails of fur have been removed, more work required but I need to remove the entire interior and I didnt have time for that today. The paint was awful, matt doom blue. I clayed it, cut it, polished and waxed it, and it now looks like a different car. Here it is before... And only got 1 after shot because of the camera battery...
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Feb 16, 2016 22:58:25 GMT
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Cheers for that, will give em a call tomorrow.
Yeah, i understand the warranty side of things, but the cars only really worth 600 so its just not worth doing the full job. even if i could just use it for a bit while I look for a spare box, as they are quite rare. Only had the car 5 days so would like to get driving it a bit!
Fluid level checked and ok, when up to temp. the fluid and filter where changed 3k ago.
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Feb 16, 2016 22:24:25 GMT
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My 1994 Audi 80 2.6 wont reverse!
Forward gears work absolutely fine, just nothing in reverse. I've never had anything to do with auto's so booked it in with a local auto specialist, they code read it and it had no faults (that cost £78) They said all they can do is recondition the box, that will be £1800!
Anyone know about these things? I'm convinced its something fairly simple like a band or reverse drum. I don't have any time to work on it myself but if anyone knows a good place that are willing to just fix whats wrong rather than a blanket repair that would be great. I can arrange for the box to be removed locally and take it where ever, but I'm in Northants!!
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Really need a car for the Mrs. Estate car, must be Automatic Budget of £800ish, could find another ton or so for the right wagon.
We did just buy an Audi 80 avant but the auto box failed after 5 days, and that was to replace another knackered car! So she really needs to get back on the road.
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Very cool, those early flat fronts look good.
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I have a Multivalve 300d Auto.
I work away so don't have much time to take bits off. But happy to remove easy bits and post or collect from near Rushden.
It has a lost drive, think its shaft or diff as the prop still turns. The shell is quite rusty and has not been run for a while. The engine is quite noise (diesel knock) Reasonable grey leather interior.
n/s/f wing and bonnet plus few bits of trim have been removed already for our other petrol 124 but happy to sell as it stands if you really want a project.
Let me know what you need. Pm or jamesfuller191@gmail.com
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Jul 23, 2014 23:18:48 GMT
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Pm sent
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Hi, sorry forgot all about this, but anyway went today for a look.
The car is a Bronze beige 525e. It has a ticket in the window at £1995 and says its mint.
Well its not mint of course, it is not a bad car though. Being critical, the bootlid has some dents as does the o/s/f wing. Rear bumper chrome is rusty and the rear arches will need work in the future. Non standard stereo and speakers, dash cracks and patch worn in drivers seat bolster. Good condition cross spoke wheels and plenty of tyre tread left. Pretty straight car.
Needs a good clean but has got some serious potential, would be a good user as is. I will put up a photo when the mrs emails it to me. will pm the phone number if you want
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May 29, 2014 17:10:00 GMT
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Hi there, do you have Nov 99 Auto Italia with the Ferrari 400 buyers guide? Lewis. Hi, sorry the Auto Italia's are from 2002 onwards.
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May 28, 2014 18:03:50 GMT
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I'm halfway between St Neots and Bedford, will have a nose around the local area. Would you be interested in a separate workshop or has it still all got to be together?
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May 28, 2014 12:24:40 GMT
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I have lots of Classic ford magazines from 1998 until about 2005. Also some old Auto Italia's A few BMW Car and Total BMW I want them out the way but seems a shame to throw them all away so offering here first.
I'm near Bedford, you are welcome to come and pick up the lot, have a rummage and take what you want. Whatever really, anything particular you need ask, I will post for whatever it costs.
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May 22, 2014 21:07:51 GMT
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No prob, will only get a photo if the Mrs is with me as I don't have a camera phone.
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May 22, 2014 12:30:28 GMT
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There is a village garage (Skoda specialist) in Risely Bedfordshire. They have an E28 for sale, don't know much about it but it looks very clean and straight. Its advertised for under £2k but it has been there a while!
I will be passing tomorrow so could drop in for a look or pass on there contact details if you want, just let me know!
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Really need this gone, so reduced to £1200, if no takers will put on ebay.
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Sorry no swaps at the moment as I need cash for another car.
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All Sold, thanks for looking.
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Socket set and torque wrench sold.
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