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