Well, I have finally been to pick up project 9 with Laidback. Firstly I would like to say a huge thanks to Dave for his enormous help today in driving to WALES to collect this project. Friends like that are very few and far bewteen, hence why he knows he only has to ask and I'll be glad to help anytime.
Anyway, this new project is:
1999 S-reg Omega 2.5v6 CDX Auto Estate in Silver. Magnificent condition cosmetically, bar one minor rust scratch on the drivers door and another very, very small rust spot on the NSR arch. There is a dent in the tailgate, so the whole tailgate will be replaced ASAP. Otherwise the bodywork is about the best I have seen.
Engine is superb and so is the gearbox. It has 156k on the clock and only 2 previous owners. A lease company for the first 3 years, then the guy I bought it from.
Inside is in outstanding condition and I was pleased to discover it has the 700 series radio/phone combi with Blaupunkt 6 disc changer. Also has GID display, adjustable steering, projectors etc. MoT till April and taxed till Feb. Drives really well, although I have only done a quick trip to Derby now (40 mile round trip). Dave drove it back from Wales and gave it a basic thumbs up.
Jobs defeinitely to do/investigate:
1. Tailgate replace.
2. Rocker gaskets weeping slightly
3. Breathers
4. Cambelt, tensioners and water pump - all done but I'll redo them Ronnies way.
5. Front wishbones/droplinks (knocking)
6. Rear axle slight whine, although could be tyres (all of which are new)
7. Handbrake rubbish
8. Aircon regass
Estimated repair time: 2 days
Estimated costs:
Wishbones £45 pair
Drop links £15 pair
Cambelt/tensioner £70
Water Pump £23
Rocker gaskets £35
Handbrake cable £14
Tailgate £30
Total repair bill: £232
Cost of purchase: £400. Yes, I said £400!!!!!!!! Here is the Ebay link, Great description and photo!
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=270013447872&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=017Here are some pics I have just taken now:
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