Apart from engine issues, what exactly would the elite need for its MOT??? Using the elite is by far the easiest option but I do understand costis the main issue...what are the engine issues?? Most are fairly easy to sort for little tono money, especially if you already have another car for donor parts...
Engine
- Its got a HG failure which has been 'fixed' but I'm not convinced the next point isn't related
- temperature keeps on a creeping
- Engine cuts out when it reaches running temp (probably crankshaft sensor).
- one other I can't remember, will let you know when I get it
Other issues
- All door locks and solenoids are shot
- Its got an almighty scrape down the rear passenger door and arch that's rusty
- Power sounder goes off willy nilly
- Front wishbones are shot
Thats all I know of - for now.
My main problems with having this car as a keeper:
- 141k autobox never changed
- Missus doesn't like autos
- I've had a dead miggy auto before, and it was newer than this one
- We both can't stand plastic walnut finish, too much like my 1st awful mig
- Boot lock seized
- Rear drivers side door seized
- All 4 door solenoids on way out, drivers one beyond repair
- existing engine problems
- no crystal ball to see why I'm getting it so cheap
Most importantly is
Current car = labour of love, its been good to us, I don't wanna risk letting it go just yet, I'd rather tidy it up than kill it
Amazingly both cars are Z489 Champagne!!
Pics (now why did I do that, you're all gonna tell me to keep it, lol):
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Topic: Ambitious project - Reflection to elite?? (Read 1732 times)