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[chrisgixer]

TBE's idler is fubar. Lemforder part fitted late last year when I couldn't get the car to go in a straight line (which was due to those SC5 tyres in the end).

The Silver Bullet needs new wishbones (known about), ABS ECU (last couple of weeks have given the usual telltale signs) and A/C compressor (now its dark, under LED torchlight, the engine compartment is covered in dye, looks like its come out of the front of the compressor 

As said, I have refurbed bones in the garage. If needed.

Noted. Thanks . With everything else going on, trying to deal with just one thing at a time. So can I get back to you?

Bullet off the road until I can remove aux belt at weekend, and see how loose the compressor is.  I'm concerned the clutch may have disintegrated, thus the pulley could become mobile.

Of course. I'll stick them in the boot for the 22nd. If not needed I'll just bring them home again.

[P6UL K]

Trying to get to the bottom of the 2.2DTi hearse non-boosting issue, only one thing left now.... The vacuum pump.  I hope to god its that otherwise i shall 

[Entwood]

Collected it from Body shop .. all the tin worm around the wheel arches is gone, and the supermarket dinks as well .. very pleased 

Some would say I've probably spent what the car is worth .. but it is worth a lot more to me than some arbitrary price stuck on a web site by anyone .. be they a well meaning amateur or a so-called professional.

[Andy B]

....

 ..... I've probably spent what the car is worth ..  ....

I did that with mine a few years ago ...... but as you say, it's what it's worth to you. Trouble is, I could do with a bit more done now 

[tunnie]

I've just done similar, new wishbones, track-rod ends, rear brake shoes & WIM Geo session. Total is far more than its worth on paper, but I love the car, it's been very good to me.

Plus these were items any car needs at some point

[chrisgixer]

As you say gents, I don't subscribe to the "don't spend more than the car is worth" philosophy either. Some cars being "worth" less than a set of tyres in some cases.

The value to me is WAY more than the financial value.

[omega3000]

Put a 3 seater leather sofa in the back an took to the tip 

[symes]

Put a 3 seater leather sofa in the back an took to the tip 

in your vecky

[omega3000]

Put a 3 seater leather sofa in the back an took to the tip 

in your vecky

Yes , its amazing how much space there is .. mind you the arms unbolted so made it easier 

[symes]

you need a mig estate mate-would have gone straight in

[omega3000]

you need a mig estate mate-would have gone straight in

Too many 2.2 estates around , pick of the bunch but 2.2 too small'a engine for mig estate 

[symes]

you need a mig estate mate-would have gone straight in

Too many 2.2 estates around , pick of the bunch but 2.2 too small'a engine for mig estate 

get vxr lump in it and thrash 3,2's 

[omega3000]

you need a mig estate mate-would have gone straight in

Too many 2.2 estates around , pick of the bunch but 2.2 too small'a engine for mig estate 

get vxr lump in it and thrash 3,2's 

Serek says he can wedge a 3.2 2.6 in vectra b 


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[symes]

yep-i put 2.5 in a corsa-but you want a car that handles--2,2 vxr-its a turbo 4 pot--lighter than v6 by a mile and more power too---

[omega3000]

yep-i put 2.5 in a corsa-but you want a car that handles--2,2 vxr-its a turbo 4 pot--lighter than v6 by a mile and more power too---