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[cem_devecioglu]

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

...isn't it TB ?

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 . 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 .

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..

[cem_devecioglu]

if you plan to paint it, I can make a special silver color if you are not going to use the orginal code mixture

[Omegatoy]

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!! problem sorted

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???

[TheBoy]

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!! problem sorted

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  , or insured 

[JamesV6CDX]

C'mon TB get them oreo's and coffee--reckon a lot would turn up to help

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

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

[TheBoy]

My mind is already made up, it was last night, and nobody is going to change it.

This is purely a discussion point

[Jimbob]

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.

[chrisgixer]

He'll fix it. Course he will.

[TheBoy]

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.

[Entwood]

I hope the decision is "fix it" .. there's a lot of "jim's" who'll turn up to help do so !!

[TheBoy]

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.

[symes]

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 am sure any bits you need are with OOfers here matey

[chrisgixer]

Its worth. Way more than £300 Quid to you Mr TB. Way more.

[cem_devecioglu]

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

[dbug]

Fix it Jaime, or if not scrap it and buy a Jag   You know it makes sense