Last rites.

[Rioja2.5V6]

Lots of good advice. The manifold leak is not bad enough to fail the MOT but it is a bit too noisy for comfort. I will do the springs, have a look at the solution for the leak & keep it a little longer. First registered on 21/04/1994. 
However I cannot be without one of these so have acquired a 2001 2.5CDX manual - 52K genuine miles & full VX service history. However the radio/cassette/cd is rubbish.

[Rioja2.5V6]

Water in passenger footwell appears to have been solved - suggestion that the problem was a blocked skuttle drain on the pollen filter side has been checked. Yes, it was full of crud of all sorts - almost needed a dredger. Have to say that the pollen filter has not been changed for ?? years. New pollen filter will be fitted, and the removed inulation & carpets put back when it stops raining.

[dazza88]

Hi, and welcome to oof, fix it and keep it there getting rare