Why is it always us???

[Golden Witchbreed]

So just rang mechanic who has been giving "Ziggy" her once over & oil change.  They had a right sod of a job getting the old manifold off as every bolt was seized solid  s:evil: :evil: s:evil:   Good news - no longer any precat & she is structurally sound with rear cross member rust free.  Where stood up for several months brakes could do with using but engine very sweet  s:D s:D  Bad news - clutch is slipping so badly needs urgent replacement   s:scared: :scared: s:scared:   My bank balance will be in   s:shock: :shock: s:shock:  especially as new (matching) front tyres now fitted.

So much for buy lovely little sports car as a morale booster - what the hell baked beans are very nutritious  s:oops: :oops: s:oops:

[1979scotte]

Mine still isnt spot on after 2 years but its a labour of love.
It will all be worth it.

[puma2]

keep with it job by job  s:) s:)  Rome not built in a day.
the life savers the most important have bean changed so happy days with tyres now  s:) s:)  
 still good all round as your spanner man say and you trust him  s:D s:D  

i fell the, i want it all right now bank account   s:lol: :lol: s:lol:    s:lol: :lol: s:lol:  

the best you did its get the 2 in the first place  s:bounce: :bounce: s:bounce:  this is  courting  love now  s:D s:D

[Golden Witchbreed]

Thanks guys for the morale boost - really needed it.  I know it will be worth it but we have such a talent for buying (getting ripped off) with vehicles!!!!!

Think they see us coming - cheer for now, ringing garage now for price on new clutch !!!!!

[jvanzyl]

If your garage says 5 hours labour etc, walk away and take it to Mr clutch, they do it for £350 and will reskim the flywheel if they can.

[Carolyn]

I don't think anyone gets to buy a fifteen year old sportscar and doesn't have to spend a bit to get it right.  I always add a mental £500 to any older used car for the inevitable bits that have to be done.  So don't feel too bad.