New car Saturday! (if its all okay)

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New car Saturday! (if its all okay) - Nathan1305 - 10-07-2014

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Going up this Saturday to view this beauty Big Grin

its a 1.9 DTurbo so guessing its an XUD? i wanted a HDi but I've fallen for this Smile

so i hope these engines are good? it has tinted windows and is already lowered and i think it looks stunning.

only bad points to what he was saying is the fans constantly stayed on so he removed the relays and he says he's never had an issue because he did mostly motorway trips so it never got too hot. And the clutch slips a little but only when driven hard.

I'm really wanting to buy this so if i do i will have it for puffiest because I'm going up in the morning to view it Smile

so could roll up in this Wink

its only up for £650! he now has a work van so can't afford to run it.

Is there anything i should particularly look out whilst viewing? any help is welcome

thanks guys Big Grin

RE: New car Saturday! (if its all okay) - Sian - 10-07-2014

Ooooo 3 door fwend lol. Looks smart!

RE: New car Saturday! (if its all okay) - Nathan1305 - 10-07-2014

(10-07-2014, 06:40 PM)Sian Wrote: Ooooo 3 door fwend lol. Looks smart!

haha yeah i thought id go 3dr looks soo much nicer, you may see it at Pugfest if all goes well Wink

RE: New car Saturday! (if its all okay) - Pebbles167 - 10-07-2014

Is that a 205 gti steering wheel?

RE: New car Saturday! (if its all okay) - Nathan1305 - 10-07-2014

(10-07-2014, 06:44 PM)Pebbles167 Wrote: Is that a 205 gti steering wheel?

yeah not sure if i like it, if i do buy it i may change it depending on how it feels

RE: New car Saturday! (if its all okay) - Pebbles167 - 10-07-2014

Keep it, that's awesome!

RE: New car Saturday! (if its all okay) - Slam Wagon - 10-07-2014

1. Front window tints are illegal, just fyi.
2. Engines are good, yes its an xud. Less refined than the hdi, no computer nonsence to deal with, good ill spanners and hammers.
3. Looks pretty good, nothing jumping out so far.
4. Give it a thorough going over, check play in any sus components, noises, rattles. Theres bound to be some but im sure you will notice anything major.
5. What t&t?

Im sure someone else will tell you more precicely what to look out for. Should be a guide for it really.

Hopefully its a good one.

RE: New car Saturday! (if its all okay) - Nathan1305 - 10-07-2014

(10-07-2014, 06:57 PM)Pebbles167 Wrote: Keep it, that's awesome!

I'll keep it then Big Grin

(10-07-2014, 07:03 PM)Slam Wagon Wrote: 1. Front window tints are illegal, just fyi.
2. Engines are good, yes its an xud. Less refined than the hdi, no computer nonsence to deal with, good ill spanners and hammers.
3. Looks pretty good, nothing jumping out so far.
4. Give it a thorough going over, check play in any sus components, noises, rattles. Theres bound to be some but im sure you will notice anything major.
5. What t&t?

Im sure someone else will tell you more precicely what to look out for. Should be a guide for it really.

Hopefully its a good one.

Thanks mate that's a great help I think he said it had an advisory for track rod end and roll bar bush but these are easy to replace? And MOT till 1st September 2014 and tax till 31 September 2014. So still got a bit left Smile

RE: New car Saturday! (if its all okay) - Slam Wagon - 10-07-2014

Not done either, roll bar bushes are bit fidly but not hard. Tre's i think theres a guide. Youll be able to do it.

RE: New car Saturday! (if its all okay) - bigcheez2k3 - 10-07-2014

Check the beam condition too. Pay attention to any noises on a test drive, making sure you take it on normal roads and speedbumps, uneven bits to hear any rattles.

Also make sure the temp doesn't go too high, these should sit between 80-85 (Or just under like mine likes to even with a new stat Censored

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RE: New car Saturday! (if its all okay) - 1616six - 10-07-2014

Airbag bulb has probably been removed so it'll fail it's MOT, looks nice but personally think Toms HDI is a much better buy, this will need a new clutch in a few months max..

RE: New car Saturday! (if its all okay) - bigcheez2k3 - 10-07-2014

Also, just na fyi, tax is £230 a year on these. I know you're used to the 1.4 which is a lot less.

RE: New car Saturday! (if its all okay) - Slam Wagon - 10-07-2014

Oh and you might want to ring pugfest tomorrpw, as stand passes have your reg on, explain you will be bringing one of two cars and judt want to make sure whichever one you bring will be able to get on stand.

RE: New car Saturday! (if its all okay) - bigcheez2k3 - 10-07-2014

Also, move the air filter, it's f*cking useless there.

RE: New car Saturday! (if its all okay) - Nathan1305 - 10-07-2014

(10-07-2014, 07:21 PM)JJ0063 Wrote: Airbag bulb has probably been removed so it'll fail it's MOT, looks nice but personally think Toms HDI is a much better buy, this will need a new clutch in a few months max..

I would buy Toms but he doesn't know when he can get his new car and I don't want to drive my car with the dodgy gearbox. And how do people get through insurance when they have an omp wheel or GTI wheel then?

(10-07-2014, 07:21 PM)bigcheez2k3 Wrote: Also, just na fyi, tax is £230 a year on these. I know you're used to the 1.4 which is a lot less.

That's good to know Smile

at least I have time to save, just got a new job so money is a lot better now Smile

(10-07-2014, 07:22 PM)Slam Wagon Wrote: Oh and you might want to ring pugfest tomorrpw, as stand passes have your reg on, explain you will be bringing one of two cars and judt want to make sure whichever one you bring will be able to get on stand.

Good point! I'll give them a call tomorrow Smile

thanks mate

RE: New car Saturday! (if its all okay) - bigcheez2k3 - 10-07-2014

I have the wheel from my old car so I just change it over for MOT.

RE: New car Saturday! (if its all okay) - Nathan1305 - 10-07-2014

(10-07-2014, 08:16 PM)bigcheez2k3 Wrote: I have the wheel from my old car so I just change it over for MOT.

Smart move Smile

I may have to get a new airbag so I can put my old wheel on for mot

RE: New car Saturday! (if its all okay) - Slam Wagon - 10-07-2014

Get friendly with an mot tester haha.

RE: New car Saturday! (if its all okay) - Nathan1305 - 10-07-2014

(10-07-2014, 08:24 PM)Slam Wagon Wrote: Get friendly with an mot tester haha.

Yeah I'll have to speak to a tester before and see what he says

RE: New car Saturday! (if its all okay) - Dum-Dum - 10-07-2014

Looks very tidy that. Shame its got the wrong fuel pump.

I hope you enjoy her.

RE: New car Saturday! (if its all okay) - Nathan1305 - 10-07-2014

(10-07-2014, 09:55 PM)Dum-Dum Wrote: Looks very tidy that. Shame its got the wrong fuel pump.

I hope you enjoy her.

I'll Bosch it Wink

know idea what I'll need to convert it but I'll learn Smile

RE: New car Saturday! (if its all okay) - RetroPug - 10-07-2014

(10-07-2014, 07:20 PM)bigcheez2k3 Wrote: Check the beam condition too. Pay attention to any noises on a test drive, making sure you take it on normal roads and speedbumps, uneven bits to hear any rattles.

Also make sure the temp doesn't go too high, these should sit between 80-85 (Or just under like mine likes to even with a new stat )

Maybe the gauge doesn't read that accurately anymore given that it is 15 years old, give or take some years, so if it under-reads by a bit it might just be the correct temperature. You could replace the sender to the gauge and see if that helps.

RE: New car Saturday! (if its all okay) - bigcheez2k3 - 10-07-2014

(10-07-2014, 10:39 PM)RetroPug Wrote:
(10-07-2014, 07:20 PM)bigcheez2k3 Wrote: Check the beam condition too. Pay attention to any noises on a test drive, making sure you take it on normal roads and speedbumps, uneven bits to hear any rattles.

Also make sure the temp doesn't go too high, these should sit between 80-85 (Or just under like mine likes to even with a new stat )

Maybe the gauge doesn't read that accurately anymore given that it is 15 years old, give or take some years, so if it under-reads by a bit it might just be the correct temperature. You could replace the sender to the gauge and see if that helps.

Not sure, I mean it reads higher since I changed the stat but still not the 83-ish it could be at. Maybe I'll change the sensor soon, would be nice to have working engine fans.

RE: New car Saturday! (if its all okay) - Nathan1305 - 10-07-2014

(10-07-2014, 10:45 PM)bigcheez2k3 Wrote:
(10-07-2014, 10:39 PM)RetroPug Wrote:
(10-07-2014, 07:20 PM)bigcheez2k3 Wrote: Check the beam condition too. Pay attention to any noises on a test drive, making sure you take it on normal roads and speedbumps, uneven bits to hear any rattles.

Also make sure the temp doesn't go too high, these should sit between 80-85 (Or just under like mine likes to even with a new stat )

Maybe the gauge doesn't read that accurately anymore given that it is 15 years old, give or take some years, so if it under-reads by a bit it might just be the correct temperature. You could replace the sender to the gauge and see if that helps.

Not sure, I mean it reads higher since I changed the stat but still not the 83-ish it could be at. Maybe I'll change the sensor soon, would be nice to have working engine fans.

The guy said the fans stayed on constantly so he removed the relay. Is there anyway I can fix the fans so they come on at the right time?

RE: New car Saturday! (if its all okay) - Curt - 10-07-2014

Looks pretty good Smile

. Although, with a slipping clutch and short T&T you have good opportunity to get some money off...

For a conversion you just need a Bosch, lines and injectors. Make sure the pump has a woodruff key. Change the cambelt while you're there, silly not to. Nice and easy to do!

RE: New car Saturday! (if its all okay) - Mike - 11-07-2014

Check for symptoms of a blown head.. As he has had the fan relays out so no fans, an it has been fair warm recently..
He says he never run it hot.. but he could just be bending the truth a little.

RE: New car Saturday! (if its all okay) - Nathan1305 - 11-07-2014

(11-07-2014, 07:35 AM)Mike Wrote: Check for symptoms of a blown head.. As he has had the fan relays out so no fans, an it has been fair warm recently..
He says he never run it hot.. but he could just be bending the truth a little.

Good idea

so what are the main symptoms?

RE: New car Saturday! (if its all okay) - silverzx - 11-07-2014

I think £650 sounds a lot considering it effectively needs a new clutch. To any other member of the public that's a good £250 (parts+labour).

Also the fans will want sorting fairly pronto.

These things cook after a few hard pulls.

RE: New car Saturday! (if its all okay) - Mike - 11-07-2014

(11-07-2014, 07:41 AM)Nathan1305 Wrote:
(11-07-2014, 07:35 AM)Mike Wrote: Check for symptoms of a blown head.. As he has had the fan relays out so no fans, an it has been fair warm recently..
He says he never run it hot.. but he could just be bending the truth a little.

Good idea so what are the main symptoms?

Mayo substance on the header cap.. Same on the dip stick.. Car using water... Theres more but im still half asleep and cant think at the min lol (:
Im sure other people on here will enlighten you more before i wake up haha!

RE: New car Saturday! (if its all okay) - Tom - 11-07-2014

650 is a bit rich tbh, id want it alot cheaper, but then im tight...