Well a Blue 2.8 arrived today , as in Wheeler Dealer tradition, on a trailer!!!!
This seem a good idea when I saw it advertised, and what it had failed its MOT on didnt seem too daunting....
But ....not good !!!
Far more going on with it than I was led to believe
So....initial plan of action.....go through it all and get a list of what needs doing to bring it up to a decent standard....and then decide if Its worth it.
Some of the problems are just labour hopefully, like removing the interior to get the carpets out.....a bit a wetness there judging by the musty smell........... but I think I better get Andy, Adrian and Robert on speed dial !!! As there are quite a few bits that I think I will need.
Better set up RealOem on the Ipad for this car too.
Engine looks clean, and cant see any evidence of any accident damage. Needs new sills, and possibly rear wings.....exhaust is noisy, but don't know where from yet.
Main concern is the engine management light ......although I suppose it could just be a sensor not working or disconnected??????
Roof would need to be replaced, and would get a blue one if I do.
Seats aren’t too bad, passenger seat works ok, drivers one goes back and forward but not up and down......sounds like the drive shaft is rattling and not connected??
The silver one wont be happy about being kept outside now.......but I have bought a storm cover to keep it dry
First thing I have to work out is how to get the bloody electric roof down......never had one before!!!!
This seem a good idea when I saw it advertised, and what it had failed its MOT on didnt seem too daunting....
But ....not good !!!
Far more going on with it than I was led to believe
So....initial plan of action.....go through it all and get a list of what needs doing to bring it up to a decent standard....and then decide if Its worth it.
Some of the problems are just labour hopefully, like removing the interior to get the carpets out.....a bit a wetness there judging by the musty smell........... but I think I better get Andy, Adrian and Robert on speed dial !!! As there are quite a few bits that I think I will need.
Better set up RealOem on the Ipad for this car too.
Engine looks clean, and cant see any evidence of any accident damage. Needs new sills, and possibly rear wings.....exhaust is noisy, but don't know where from yet.
Main concern is the engine management light ......although I suppose it could just be a sensor not working or disconnected??????
Roof would need to be replaced, and would get a blue one if I do.
Seats aren’t too bad, passenger seat works ok, drivers one goes back and forward but not up and down......sounds like the drive shaft is rattling and not connected??
The silver one wont be happy about being kept outside now.......but I have bought a storm cover to keep it dry
First thing I have to work out is how to get the bloody electric roof down......never had one before!!!!
