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Title: Fix, break or scrap?
Post by: TheBoy on 16 September 2013, 18:40:20
I think the poor ol' girl suffered the neglect last year, when I couldn't do anything with her, due to being a cripple following a little bump or 4.

The list of jobs is growing:
Wishbones
ABS ECU
Thank really annoying, pesky oil leak thats really frustrating
Windscreen
A/C compressor

She's done 210k, and over 15yrs old. I've had her for almost 10yrs, and over 120k.

No tools, no space to do much even if I did.

So, what should I do?
Title: Re: Fix, break or scrap?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 16 September 2013, 18:45:09
OOF needs another saga ::) ;D

seriously its your car , and you have memories in it so  if I were you I would keep it :y

an OOFer meeting at your home with free beers may solve  within a day or 2
 
Title: Re: Fix, break or scrap?
Post by: TheBoy on 16 September 2013, 18:51:20
OOF needs another saga ::) ;D
I don't think I do. Not sure I can take much more "excitement" ;D
Title: Re: Fix, break or scrap?
Post by: chrisgixer on 16 September 2013, 18:51:31
Get another one, there's a few about.

Tools will be an issue no matter what you buy.
Title: Re: Fix, break or scrap?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 16 September 2013, 18:51:50
How about a poll ?

I'd say fix seen as you've had it so long, But if not definitely keep and do it up slowly  :y
Title: Re: Fix, break or scrap?
Post by: TheBoy on 16 September 2013, 18:53:18
Poll added.
Title: Re: Fix, break or scrap?
Post by: TheBoy on 16 September 2013, 18:56:29
Get another one, there's a few about.
Nah. Never managed to find one as good as this one, although Tractor came bloody close :)

Tools will be an issue no matter what you buy.
Indeed. Though hoping a lighter, less powerful car will need a shade less fettling. Certainly initially (by the spring, I'm hoping to have a garage again, which means I can start rebuilding a tool collection. But until then, its a Halfords 12pc set, and a el-cheapo DIY toolkit)
Title: Re: Fix, break or scrap?
Post by: chrisgixer on 16 September 2013, 18:57:15
Get another one, there's a few about.

Tools will be an issue no matter what you buy.
Should have said, scrap it, and get another one.

Same model. Didn't we see one on the way back from Newent one year? I said buy it at the time. :)
Title: Re: Fix, break or scrap?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 16 September 2013, 19:00:02
Get another one, there's a few about.
Nah. Never managed to find one as good as this one, although Tractor came bloody close :)

Tools will be an issue no matter what you buy.
Indeed. Though hoping a lighter, less powerful car will need a shade less fettling. Certainly initially (by the spring, I'm hoping to have a garage again, which means I can start rebuilding a tool collection. But until then, its a Halfords 12pc set, and a el-cheapo DIY toolkit)

OOF has/have wide resources of toolkits :) :y

ps: I found the older shape still more handsome :)
Title: Re: Fix, break or scrap?
Post by: chrisgixer on 16 September 2013, 19:00:47
(Chrisgixer knows that whatever Chrisgixer says TB will do the opposite ;) )
Title: Re: Fix, break or scrap?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 16 September 2013, 19:02:27
(Chrisgixer knows that whatever Chrisgixer says TB will do the opposite ;) )

tell him the reverse opinion then ;D
Title: Re: Fix, break or scrap?
Post by: chrisgixer on 16 September 2013, 19:04:00
(Chrisgixer knows that whatever Chrisgixer says TB will do the opposite ;) )

tell him the reverse opinion then ;D

;)
Title: Re: Fix, break or scrap?
Post by: TheBoy on 16 September 2013, 19:11:26
(Chrisgixer knows that whatever Chrisgixer says TB will do the opposite ;) )
This thread has been about 3 or 4 days in the making. I didn't post it until my own mind was made up.

So whatever anyone, you included, says, its unlikely to sway my decision ;)
Title: Re: Fix, break or scrap?
Post by: TheBoy on 16 September 2013, 19:12:58
OOF has/have wide resources of toolkits :) :y
Indeed, and not just toolkits. OOF has artificially kept many Omegas from being baked bean tins. Mine included.

ps: I found the older shape still more handsome :)
Me too, but all UK ones are made of iron oxide.
Title: Re: Fix, break or scrap?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 16 September 2013, 19:18:54
Having seen mine written off twice in four and a half years/156k, I have obviously gone with fix it ::)

If it's any consolation, mine needs the following doing/dealing with...

Thermostat stuck open
Heater matrix leak
Rear wheel arches need attention (again)
Engine mount needs replacing (got one, just need to fit it)
Gearbox mount needs replacing
EML needs sorting

I will get them all dealt with eventually, and you can add a whole load of other jobs that are on the list before next spring :-X

Some might well say it's only a sodding car, but it's MY sodding car and it's as much a part of me as my arms and legs. I don't know what it is about the Omega that does that, but I suspect that it is a sentiment widely shared.

Even in Brackley :y
Title: Re: Fix, break or scrap?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 16 September 2013, 19:19:22
All depends what you want to replace it with, IMHO. There isn't a newer car that does everything the Omega does, so what can you compromise on?

Faults can be fixed in an afternoon with a few hands on deck if the will's there. (ok, I'm going to exclude that oil leak)  ::)

But... It's long in the tooth, so the chances of it needing a few tweaks before you're back up and running with tools and garage will be high.
Title: Re: Fix, break or scrap?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 16 September 2013, 19:37:41
That oil leak is only the pump... but either way drop a fresh lump in if all else fails ::)
Title: Re: Fix, break or scrap?
Post by: chrisgixer on 16 September 2013, 19:40:57
That oil leak is only the pump... but either way drop a fresh lump in if all else fails ::)

It can be made to go on forever, with enough effort.

Its the effort that's the problem, as we know ;D ;)

...isn't it TB ? :P
Title: Re: Fix, break or scrap?
Post by: chrisgixer on 16 September 2013, 19:41:31
From the ashes, could rise something special. ;)
Title: Re: Fix, break or scrap?
Post by: Big_Al on 16 September 2013, 19:43:59
Nice V plate MFL MV6 on autotrader TB  . . looks clean  . . .bit overpriced at £799 but it is a dealer  . .

go on  . . .have a look . . . you know you want to  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Edit;  sorry should have said "Superior  MFL MV6"  ;) ;)
Title: Re: Fix, break or scrap?
Post by: symes on 16 September 2013, 19:46:36
get a load of oreos and organize a load of OOfer's to come around with tools--wouldn't take long to sort them little problems out-----well that's what I reckon--just dont forget oreo's :y :y
Title: Re: Fix, break or scrap?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 16 September 2013, 19:47:59
Another reason not to go down the 'Buy another Omega and make it your own' route is that it doesn't always work... TBE being a case in point :-\
Title: Re: Fix, break or scrap?
Post by: chrisgixer on 16 September 2013, 19:51:50
Another reason not to go down the 'Buy another Omega and make it your own' route is that it doesn't always work... TBE being a case in point :-\

Nah, that's sc5's and a lazy owner ;)
Title: Re: Fix, break or scrap?
Post by: TheBoy on 16 September 2013, 19:55:36
That oil leak is only the pump... but either way drop a fresh lump in if all else fails ::)

It can be made to go on forever, with enough effort.

Its the effort that's the problem, as we know ;D ;)

...isn't it TB ? :P
I enjoy fettling. Thats probably why the car has gone on so well, and for (relatively) low cost.

There are some jobs, that no matter how many times I do them, I just can't do them properly. Wishbones and handbrakes spring immediately to mind ;D. Bodywork is the big killer, I woudn't know where to start, and I'm not sure I want to learn.

For me, I've really enjoyed the tinkering I've done, helped in the knowledge that I have OOF for help and advice for when things don't go to plan, and for that I am eternally grateful to OOFers, they are a unique bunch, based on my experience of other car forums :y.

I've certainly struggled with jobs needing strength following the demise of Mrs TB's Rover, hence I've taken up doing a lot of walking this year, just to try and gently increase my general fitness levels. Its shocking how muscles waste, not that I was Mr Strongman to start with  :-[.  Even cranking the Bullet's engine over by hand at Newent has needed several days of recovery  :-[
Title: Re: Fix, break or scrap?
Post by: Omegatoy on 16 September 2013, 19:55:54
take it off the road, strip it,rebuild it with new or almost perfect used parts, have it painted,ergo new car with known history,while doing this pick up a lowish mileage rover 25, for tootling around in!! :y problem sorted ;D
Title: Re: Fix, break or scrap?
Post by: TheBoy on 16 September 2013, 19:59:39
Another reason not to go down the 'Buy another Omega and make it your own' route is that it doesn't always work... TBE being a case in point :-\
Indeed, I've never managed to get that quite "right". Yeah, as chrisgixer says, the SC5s were a massive setback that financially I couldn't rectify as quickly as I wanted to. But they are not the only problem - although now there is nothing "wrong", I can't gel with it. Goes well enough, stops well enough, turns well enough, its pretty comfortable. There is nothing wrong with it, but I just don't love it  :-\
Title: Re: Fix, break or scrap?
Post by: TheBoy on 16 September 2013, 20:00:14
take it off the road, strip it,rebuild it with new or almost perfect used parts, have it painted,ergo new car with known history,while doing this pick up a lowish mileage rover 25, for tootling around in!! :y problem sorted ;D
Desperately need 2 cars currently, so thats not a viable option currently
Title: Re: Fix, break or scrap?
Post by: VXL V6 on 16 September 2013, 20:06:37
take it off the road, strip it,rebuild it with new or almost perfect used parts, have it painted,ergo new car with known history,while doing this pick up a lowish mileage rover 25, for tootling around in!! :y problem sorted ;D
Desperately need 2 cars currently, so thats not a viable option currently
I sympathise, as you know the story is similar here, I've nearly got three cars how I want them but I know as soon as i'm happy with the 2.6 one of the others will probably go bang!

But...... Better off with a car you know than one you don't

Title: Re: Fix, break or scrap?
Post by: omega3000 on 16 September 2013, 20:09:27
get a load of oreos and organize a load of OOfer's to come around with tools--wouldn't take long to sort them little problems out-----well that's what I reckon--just dont forget oreo's :y :y

And coffee  :P
Title: Re: Fix, break or scrap?
Post by: symes on 16 September 2013, 20:16:44
C'mon TB get them oreo's and coffee--reckon a lot would turn up to help :y :y :y :y :y :y :y
Title: Re: Fix, break or scrap?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 16 September 2013, 20:19:09
That oil leak is only the pump... but either way drop a fresh lump in if all else fails ::)

It can be made to go on forever, with enough effort.

Its the effort that's the problem, as we know ;D ;)

...isn't it TB ? :P
I enjoy fettling. Thats probably why the car has gone on so well, and for (relatively) low cost.

There are some jobs, that no matter how many times I do them, I just can't do them properly. Wishbones and handbrakes spring immediately to mind ;D . Bodywork is the big killer, I woudn't know where to start, and I'm not sure I want to learn.

For me, I've really enjoyed the tinkering I've done, helped in the knowledge that I have OOF for help and advice for when things don't go to plan, and for that I am eternally grateful to OOFers, they are a unique bunch, based on my experience of other car forums :y .

I've certainly struggled with jobs needing strength following the demise of Mrs TB's Rover, hence I've taken up doing a lot of walking this year, just to try and gently increase my general fitness levels. Its shocking how muscles waste, not that I was Mr Strongman to start with  :-[ .  Even cranking the Bullet's engine over by hand at Newent has needed several days of recovery  :-[

I dont think your omega needs body repair.. may need only paint.. stripping the plastic parts may take few days.. only problem is sanding the old laquer .. which I definitely recommend a known pro painter for those jobs..  because I dont think you have 3-4 weeks of spare time and a paint cabin.. :-\
Title: Re: Fix, break or scrap?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 16 September 2013, 20:20:26
if you plan to paint it, I can make a special silver color if you are not going to use the orginal code mixture :y
Title: Re: Fix, break or scrap?
Post by: Omegatoy on 16 September 2013, 20:22:55
take it off the road, strip it,rebuild it with new or almost perfect used parts, have it painted,ergo new car with known history,while doing this pick up a lowish mileage rover 25, for tootling around in!! :y problem sorted ;D
Desperately need 2 cars currently, so thats not a viable option currently

can understand that mate, but nothing stopping you making a list of the parts you think you need then going hunting,buying cheap and storing them for the time when you have the time to do it???
Title: Re: Fix, break or scrap?
Post by: TheBoy on 16 September 2013, 20:26:25
take it off the road, strip it,rebuild it with new or almost perfect used parts, have it painted,ergo new car with known history,while doing this pick up a lowish mileage rover 25, for tootling around in!! :y problem sorted ;D
Desperately need 2 cars currently, so thats not a viable option currently

can understand that mate, but nothing stopping you making a list of the parts you think you need then going hunting,buying cheap and storing them for the time when you have the time to do it???
I did that with £250 worth of door stips and some headlights. Turns out they're are not fireproof  ;D, or insured  >:(
Title: Re: Fix, break or scrap?
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 16 September 2013, 20:32:49
C'mon TB get them oreo's and coffee--reckon a lot would turn up to help :y :y :y :y :y :y :y

Sod the coffee... get a shitload of beer on ice, and I'll spend all weekend working on it! :y

TB, I know we've not properly spoken in a long time, and I've only recently learnt of your misfortune re the garage... but it may be you're just feeling fed up about the whole thing hence not feeling positive about the car...

I reckon a 2 day meet (or even a day) with a small bunch of us would see loads done.

You could, on a serious note, count me in :y
Title: Re: Fix, break or scrap?
Post by: TheBoy on 16 September 2013, 20:39:46
My mind is already made up, it was last night, and nobody is going to change it.

This is purely a discussion point :)
Title: Re: Fix, break or scrap?
Post by: Jimbob on 16 September 2013, 20:40:30
Knowing you attachment to it, I suspect you head is saying dispose of, (sell / scrap) no money in breaking, and you have no easy way to do it.  However I suspect your heart is saying fix...And I reckon you will regret it if you dont.

As for diag equipment.  Yes your 1 tech 2 down...you still have another 2, all be it in different corners of the country currently.
Title: Re: Fix, break or scrap?
Post by: chrisgixer on 16 September 2013, 20:42:33
He'll fix it. Course he will. :)
Title: Re: Fix, break or scrap?
Post by: TheBoy on 16 September 2013, 20:45:35
Knowing you attachment to it, I suspect you head is saying dispose of, (sell / scrap) no money in breaking, and you have no easy way to do it.  However I suspect your heart is saying fix...And I reckon you will regret it if you dont.

As for diag equipment.  Yes your 1 tech 2 down...you still have another 2, all be it in different corners of the country currently.
My head and heart are in agreement on this. They usually are, as I'm not a sentimental old duffer, and don't really get attached to objects.
Title: Re: Fix, break or scrap?
Post by: Entwood on 16 September 2013, 20:47:04
I hope the decision is "fix it" .. there's a lot of "jim's" who'll turn up to help do so !!
Title: Re: Fix, break or scrap?
Post by: TheBoy on 16 September 2013, 20:48:49
no money in breaking
Sports leather, NCDR+CID+Telematics, recently refurbed alloys with 2 good and 2 brand new branded tyres, LPG kit, Irmscher steering wheel.  I reckon there is 300+ quid in it, before weigh-in value.
Title: Re: Fix, break or scrap?
Post by: symes on 16 September 2013, 20:50:02
5 mins from me is a mig pfl-can find out what model-if you like-its in a garden no numberplate/tax --if you want me to enquire will do also 1 on corner of my street but not a breaker-did ask already :y am sure any bits you need are with OOfers here matey :y :y :y
Title: Re: Fix, break or scrap?
Post by: chrisgixer on 16 September 2013, 20:50:34
Its worth. Way more than £300 Quid to you Mr TB. Way more.
Title: Re: Fix, break or scrap?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 16 September 2013, 20:58:42
Knowing you attachment to it, I suspect you head is saying dispose of, (sell / scrap) no money in breaking, and you have no easy way to do it.  However I suspect your heart is saying fix...And I reckon you will regret it if you dont.

As for diag equipment.  Yes your 1 tech 2 down...you still have another 2, all be it in different corners of the country currently.
My head and heart are in agreement on this. They usually are, as I'm not a sentimental old duffer, and don't really get attached to objects.


I see that decision made..  but sadly I also see that your mood effects it in a bad way :-\
Title: Re: Fix, break or scrap?
Post by: dbug on 16 September 2013, 21:07:21
Fix it Jaime, or if not scrap it and buy a Jag ;)  You know it makes sense
Title: Re: Fix, break or scrap?
Post by: joshwyatt on 16 September 2013, 21:16:52
You can bring the vehicle here if you want, to break...I have space, then Smiths can take away what's left!
Title: Re: Fix, break or scrap?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 16 September 2013, 21:17:04
Well, if it's going, breaking or scrapping are out of the question, IMHO. It needs a proper send-off.  :y

I should, at this point, warn you that I'm currently reading this: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Survival-of-the-Quickest-ebook/dp/B008I681VI/ref=pd_rhf_gw_p_t_1 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Survival-of-the-Quickest-ebook/dp/B008I681VI/ref=pd_rhf_gw_p_t_1) :D

EDIT: You can skip the bit in the description about finding romance, though. I'm not going there. :o
Title: Re: Fix, break or scrap?
Post by: VXL V6 on 16 September 2013, 21:19:36
My head and heart are in agreement on this. They usually are, as I'm not a sentimental old duffer, and don't really get attached to objects.
Nah, disagree, you became attached to the TD, you haven't particularly made that attachment with TBE but I think your beginning too. The bullet is far from scrap and well you know it...
Title: Re: Fix, break or scrap?
Post by: chrisgixer on 16 September 2013, 21:21:00
My head and heart are in agreement on this. They usually are, as I'm not a sentimental old duffer, and don't really get attached to objects.
Nah, disagree, you became attached to the TD, you haven't particularly made that attachment with TBE but I think your beginning too. The bullet is far from scrap and well you know it...

Indeed. Not sentimental? Bolleeerx! ;D
Title: Re: Fix, break or scrap?
Post by: omegod on 17 September 2013, 17:51:49
I'll send you the screen off my breaker through the post, sure it will be fine  :y nearly done breaking it and your welcome to any useful bits leftover for the cost of postage if it helps you make a decision  ;)
Title: Re: Fix, break or scrap?
Post by: omega3000 on 17 September 2013, 18:47:26
How much you want for it then ... Noofers want it here  ::)
Title: Re: Fix, break or scrap?
Post by: TheBoy on 17 September 2013, 18:48:04
My head and heart are in agreement on this. They usually are, as I'm not a sentimental old duffer, and don't really get attached to objects.
Nah, disagree, you became attached to the TD, you haven't particularly made that attachment with TBE but I think your beginning too. The bullet is far from scrap and well you know it...
Sentimental/attached? Hard one, probably no.  Gel with a car, yeah, definately. In my mind, not really the same thing, one is more of an emotional attachment, the other is a "just right" feeling. To me, anyway.

I did once see one of my Bro's actually have a full blown blubber when he sold his Mk1 Escort Sport in bright Orange. It was embarrassing to see a grown man cry like that ;D
Title: Re: Fix, break or scrap?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 17 September 2013, 18:51:00
Would you be gutted if it got nicked? Yes or No.
Title: Re: Fix, break or scrap?
Post by: TheBoy on 17 September 2013, 19:12:18
Would you be gutted if it got nicked? Yes or No.
Gutted for the loss of the car, or gutted that some scrotbag thinks its his/her right to take what doesn't belong to them, or gutted that you know you have a couple of months of hassle and money ahead?
Title: Re: Fix, break or scrap?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 17 September 2013, 19:17:25
Given the effort put into avoiding the question, I'll take that as a Yes ::)

In which case your only viable option is to fix it :y
Title: Re: Fix, break or scrap?
Post by: Lazydocker on 17 September 2013, 19:19:14
It will be fixed ;)
Title: Re: Fix, break or scrap?
Post by: TheBoy on 17 September 2013, 19:22:09
Given the effort put into avoiding the question, I'll take that as a Yes ::)

In which case your only viable option is to fix it :y
OK, to answer the questions I posed just above your reply:

Unsure TBH, not sure I could answer that until it happened
Mega pissed
Yes

in that order.
Title: Re: Fix, break or scrap?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 17 September 2013, 19:39:18
 :y

Ok it wasn't a fair question :y

My first car got stolen (and recovered), alot of insurance grief, but the knock at the door was the real kicker. It has given me a bit of a over protective edge when it comes to the cars that I have owned, regardless of whether it was a dog or not.

Point is that something that fits like a glove is hard not be attached to :-\ After 15 years a change might be a good idea, but anything else will be second best. Always.
Title: Re: Fix, break or scrap?
Post by: VXL V6 on 17 September 2013, 20:52:48
My head and heart are in agreement on this. They usually are, as I'm not a sentimental old duffer, and don't really get attached to objects.
Nah, disagree, you became attached to the TD, you haven't particularly made that attachment with TBE but I think your beginning too. The bullet is far from scrap and well you know it...
Sentimental/attached? Hard one, probably no.  Gel with a car, yeah, definately. In my mind, not really the same thing, one is more of an emotional attachment, the other is a "just right" feeling. To me, anyway.

I did once see one of my Bro's actually have a full blown blubber when he sold his Mk1 Escort Sport in bright Orange. It was embarrassing to see a grown man cry like that ;D
Ok, i'll put it another way now then, you gel'd with the bullet because it fit's like a glove, handles how you want it too and generally does exactly what you want. If the same had happened with TBE i'd have said drop the bullet, but it hasn't so to me you have to stick with the bullet for now.

The list of jobs doesn't really look that bad in all honesty, personally i'd be tempted to drop a younger (well lower mileage) 3.0 in it and have the bonus of solving the oil leak by method of substitution! You have to remember that there's a large number of us who are willing to bring tools, do work on your car (well if we make it worse its not our car!) and generally stand round and take the p***
Title: Re: Fix, break or scrap?
Post by: TheBoy on 17 September 2013, 21:11:26
Ok, i'll put it another way now then, you gel'd with the bullet because it fit's like a glove, handles how you want it too and generally does exactly what you want. If the same had happened with TBE i'd have said drop the bullet
You're forgetting we need 2 cars. Hence we have 2. So if TBE was everything I wanted it to be, I wouldn't "drop the Silver Bullet" without a worthy successor ;)

personally i'd be tempted to drop a younger (well lower mileage) 3.0 in it and have the bonus of solving the oil leak by method of substitution!
The engine, ignoring the leak, is a peach. One of the better ones I've driven. I'd never change the engine in it.


You have to remember that there's a large number of us who are willing to bring tools, do work on your car
Title: Re: Fix, break or scrap?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 17 September 2013, 22:06:49
25 fix :)  no brainer..
Title: Re: Fix, break or scrap?
Post by: chrisgixer on 17 September 2013, 22:14:44
5 to scrap. So who's the other 4 windup merchants? ;D
Title: Re: Fix, break or scrap?
Post by: chrisgixer on 17 September 2013, 22:20:22
I am Intrigued though. As we all are with the same question.

Say Rusty has gone. And there's no more omegas.


What to buy next...?
Title: Re: Fix, break or scrap?
Post by: Lazydocker on 17 September 2013, 23:18:39
5 to scrap. So who's the other 4 windup merchants? ;D

 ::) ::) ::) ::)
Title: Re: Fix, break or scrap?
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 18 September 2013, 07:41:19
If there is one car I regret getting rid of it is "Vader".... if you can do without it Jammy bring it up here and I will fix itfor you :y I also know an excellent painter who could sort the body work issues :-*
Title: Re: Fix, break or scrap?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 18 September 2013, 08:38:40
If there is one car I regret getting rid of it is "Vader".... if you can do without it Jammy bring it up here and I will fix itfor you :y I also know an excellent painter who could sort the body work issues :-*

thats the best news.. there are many good mechanics , but good painters are rare as hens teeth..
Title: Re: Fix, break or scrap?
Post by: Del Boy on 18 September 2013, 08:46:32
My view is, you're very attached to it, as would I be if I had owned it for so long, however as you say it's over 15 years old and it has done over 210k. Is it uneconomical to fix? Of course not this is OOF best bunch on the Internet who could sort it out, however are you getting to a stage now where it's getting past the attachment? I would say you are because you've mentioned breaking it. At the end of the day it's your decision and only you know the best course of action :y.
Title: Re: Fix, break or scrap?
Post by: Auto Addict on 18 September 2013, 09:23:44
I'm sure this topic doesn't need a poll, knowing TB his mind will have been made up before he started it ;)
Title: Re: Fix, break or scrap?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 18 September 2013, 10:15:04
I'm sure this topic doesn't need a poll, knowing TB his mind will have been made up before he started it ;)

decisions can always be re-examined and compiled under external forces (force vectors) ;D
Title: Re: Fix, break or scrap?
Post by: Auto Addict on 18 September 2013, 17:37:00
I'm sure this topic doesn't need a poll, knowing TB his mind will have been made up before he started it ;)

decisions can always be re-examined and compiled under external forces (force vectors) ;D

Might have to get out the thumb screws..... ::)
Title: Re: Fix, break or scrap?
Post by: tunnie on 19 September 2013, 14:03:06
take it off the road, strip it,rebuild it with new or almost perfect used parts, have it painted,ergo new car with known history,while doing this pick up a lowish mileage rover 25, for tootling around in!! :y problem sorted ;D
Desperately need 2 cars currently, so thats not a viable option currently

Want a 3.2 loaner for a week or two? Buy all bits to fix bullet up, lay it up in parents garage for week or so and strip/re-build?

List is not actually that long?
Title: Re: Fix, break or scrap?
Post by: Auto Addict on 19 September 2013, 16:38:53
take it off the road, strip it,rebuild it with new or almost perfect used parts, have it painted,ergo new car with known history,while doing this pick up a lowish mileage rover 25, for tootling around in!! :y problem sorted ;D
Desperately need 2 cars currently, so thats not a viable option currently

Want a 3.2 loaner for a week or two? Buy all bits to fix bullet up, lay it up in parents garage for week or so and strip/re-build?

List is not actually that long?

Have you seen the way he drives! :o
Title: Re: Fix, break or scrap?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 19 September 2013, 16:40:11
Does it matter, it's not his car ;D
Title: Re: Fix, break or scrap?
Post by: tunnie on 19 September 2013, 17:03:29
take it off the road, strip it,rebuild it with new or almost perfect used parts, have it painted,ergo new car with known history,while doing this pick up a lowish mileage rover 25, for tootling around in!! :y problem sorted ;D
Desperately need 2 cars currently, so thats not a viable option currently

Want a 3.2 loaner for a week or two? Buy all bits to fix bullet up, lay it up in parents garage for week or so and strip/re-build?

List is not actually that long?

Have you seen the way he drives! :o

Yup  :o

That said, without getting all mushy, little fatty has helped me out a fair few times fixing my trusty steed, along with other Omega's in the T house-hold, so even knowing how he drives, willing to lend 3.2 for week or two.

Mind you that's all I want to do, in 2 weeks, would take me 2 years to scrub the tyres to the same effect  ;D
Title: Re: Fix, break or scrap?
Post by: TheBoy on 19 September 2013, 17:40:41
Mind you that's all I want to do, in 2 weeks, would take me 2 years to scrub the tyres to the same effect  ;D
That reminds me, tell me the last set of wheels/tyres I borrowed from you, I did give them back? There weren't in my garage, were they? If so, they ain't covered by the insurance  :-[
Title: Re: Fix, break or scrap?
Post by: tunnie on 19 September 2013, 17:49:13
Mind you that's all I want to do, in 2 weeks, would take me 2 years to scrub the tyres to the same effect  ;D
That reminds me, tell me the last set of wheels/tyres I borrowed from you, I did give them back? There weren't in my garage, were they? If so, they ain't covered by the insurance  :-[

Currently in my parents back garden, weighing down some anti-weed layers of fabric  :y
Title: Re: Fix, break or scrap?
Post by: TheBoy on 19 September 2013, 17:53:54
Mind you that's all I want to do, in 2 weeks, would take me 2 years to scrub the tyres to the same effect  ;D
That reminds me, tell me the last set of wheels/tyres I borrowed from you, I did give them back? There weren't in my garage, were they? If so, they ain't covered by the insurance  :-[

Currently in my parents back garden, weighing down some anti-weed layers of fabric  :y
Thank god for that. So apart from my own gear I've lost, I reckon its just some bits from TheDaddy and H21's polys that I need to stump up for :)
Title: Re: Fix, break or scrap?
Post by: TheBoy on 19 September 2013, 17:54:53
BTW, I have replacement headlights to replace the ones I nicked off you, currently with the LazyArse :y
Title: Re: Fix, break or scrap?
Post by: tunnie on 19 September 2013, 17:55:51
BTW, I have replacement headlights to replace the ones I nicked off you, currently with the LazyArse :y

No probs, no hurry on these. Need to get my new garage sorted, when I get it  ::)
Title: Re: Fix, break or scrap?
Post by: TheBoy on 19 September 2013, 17:57:41
BTW, I have replacement headlights to replace the ones I nicked off you, currently with the LazyArse :y

No probs, no hurry on these. Need to get my new garage sorted, when I get it  ::)
Given the Cripple's recovery times from being uncrippled, and their expectant new arrival, I'd hope your new purchase will be completed long before these get nearer to us :). I assumed there was no hurry :)
Title: Re: Fix, break or scrap?
Post by: Auto Addict on 19 September 2013, 18:13:48
take it off the road, strip it,rebuild it with new or almost perfect used parts, have it painted,ergo new car with known history,while doing this pick up a lowish mileage rover 25, for tootling around in!! :y problem sorted ;D
Desperately need 2 cars currently, so thats not a viable option currently

Want a 3.2 loaner for a week or two? Buy all bits to fix bullet up, lay it up in parents garage for week or so and strip/re-build?

List is not actually that long?

Have you seen the way he drives! :o

Yup  :o

That said, without getting all mushy, little fatty has helped me out a fair few times fixing my trusty steed, along with other Omega's in the T house-hold, so even knowing how he drives, willing to lend 3.2 for week or two.

Mind you that's all I want to do, in 2 weeks, would take me 2 years to scrub the tyres to the same effect  ;D

That's what I was thinking about - the tyres ;D
Title: Re: Fix, break or scrap?
Post by: TheBoy on 19 September 2013, 18:15:55
take it off the road, strip it,rebuild it with new or almost perfect used parts, have it painted,ergo new car with known history,while doing this pick up a lowish mileage rover 25, for tootling around in!! :y problem sorted ;D
Desperately need 2 cars currently, so thats not a viable option currently

Want a 3.2 loaner for a week or two? Buy all bits to fix bullet up, lay it up in parents garage for week or so and strip/re-build?

List is not actually that long?

Have you seen the way he drives! :o

Yup  :o

That said, without getting all mushy, little fatty has helped me out a fair few times fixing my trusty steed, along with other Omega's in the T house-hold, so even knowing how he drives, willing to lend 3.2 for week or two.

Mind you that's all I want to do, in 2 weeks, would take me 2 years to scrub the tyres to the same effect  ;D

That's what I was thinking about - the tyres ;D
Oh, I'm perfectly capable of getting rid of all that manky brake pad material as well...
Title: Re: Fix, break or scrap?
Post by: TheBoy on 19 September 2013, 18:16:19
And removing the carbon from the heads....
Title: Re: Fix, break or scrap?
Post by: Auto Addict on 19 September 2013, 18:18:19
take it off the road, strip it,rebuild it with new or almost perfect used parts, have it painted,ergo new car with known history,while doing this pick up a lowish mileage rover 25, for tootling around in!! :y problem sorted ;D
Desperately need 2 cars currently, so thats not a viable option currently

Want a 3.2 loaner for a week or two? Buy all bits to fix bullet up, lay it up in parents garage for week or so and strip/re-build?

List is not actually that long?

Have you seen the way he drives! :o

Yup  :o

That said, without getting all mushy, little fatty has helped me out a fair few times fixing my trusty steed, along with other Omega's in the T house-hold, so even knowing how he drives, willing to lend 3.2 for week or two.

Mind you that's all I want to do, in 2 weeks, would take me 2 years to scrub the tyres to the same effect  ;D

That's what I was thinking about - the tyres ;D
Oh, I'm perfectly capable of getting rid of all that manky brake pad material as well...

And removing the carbon from the heads....

Thant's another couple of things I'd be worried about :D
Title: Re: Fix, break or scrap?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 19 September 2013, 18:27:53
And it will have a complete fuel system flush every 3 days  :y
Title: Re: Fix, break or scrap?
Post by: tunnie on 19 September 2013, 18:31:11
And it will have a complete fuel system flush every 3 days  :y

That's his problem, he can put fuel in it. Either way I doubt it will have anything in it when/if he takes it, petrol is feking expensive  :o  ;D
Title: Re: Fix, break or scrap?
Post by: TheBoy on 19 September 2013, 18:34:30
And it will have a complete fuel system flush every 3 days  :y
You're not trying hard enough. The bullet, earlier today, was reading 14.4g/hr. So I make that about an hour and a bit per tank....
Title: Re: Fix, break or scrap?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 19 September 2013, 18:44:36
And it will have a complete fuel system flush every 3 days  :y
You're not trying hard enough. The bullet, earlier today, was reading 14.4g/hr. So I make that about an hour and a bit per tank....
King fell that's impressive, especially seeing as the g/hr is at idle/stationary :o
Title: Re: Fix, break or scrap?
Post by: Auto Addict on 19 September 2013, 18:56:38
And it will have a complete fuel system flush every 3 days  :y

That's his problem, he can put fuel in it. Either way I doubt it will have anything in it when/if he takes it, petrol is feking expensive  :o  ;D

Don't forget the front seat will sag afterwards with all that weight on it ::) ;)
Title: Re: Fix, break or scrap?
Post by: TheBoy on 19 September 2013, 19:08:38
And it will have a complete fuel system flush every 3 days  :y
You're not trying hard enough. The bullet, earlier today, was reading 14.4g/hr. So I make that about an hour and a bit per tank....
King fell that's impressive, especially seeing as the g/hr is at idle/stationary :o
The CID thought it was stationary. The ABS told it it was ::)
Title: Re: Fix, break or scrap?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 19 September 2013, 19:12:50
Ah yes :y that would do it ;D