07-12-2018, 11:15 AM
Been a long time since an update.
Had the sparks changed and the steering UJ was replaced so no play in the steering any more which is lovely
The manifold gaskets needed replacing which took a few weeks to replace so its sealed at the moment but not with the OEM gaskets. Have these on the shelf ready to go when needed.
It went for its MOT again and failed on the handbrake, stuck rear caliper (no doubt the handbrake issue), numberplate LEDs and a banana arm on the rear. left with Carl for a week and all fixed. Advisory on the tyres so two new PS3s on the front. Didnt need them on the rear so ive got a pair in the shed now. Rear calipers on these are a nightmare, dont know how they manage to make them so shite.
Its on about 188k miles now so still going well. The clutch is starting to slip more and more but Ive been "enjoying" driving it so under normal driving conditions its fine.
Tax has just come through and its £540... which is my biggest issue with this car as well as the fuel consumption. I reckon im down 3mpg as the coil packs need replacing but thats £300 minimum to replace them. Its a fantastic car but I have no idea what else I would get! Apart from a diesel version of the same...
Had the sparks changed and the steering UJ was replaced so no play in the steering any more which is lovely
The manifold gaskets needed replacing which took a few weeks to replace so its sealed at the moment but not with the OEM gaskets. Have these on the shelf ready to go when needed.It went for its MOT again and failed on the handbrake, stuck rear caliper (no doubt the handbrake issue), numberplate LEDs and a banana arm on the rear. left with Carl for a week and all fixed. Advisory on the tyres so two new PS3s on the front. Didnt need them on the rear so ive got a pair in the shed now. Rear calipers on these are a nightmare, dont know how they manage to make them so shite.
Its on about 188k miles now so still going well. The clutch is starting to slip more and more but Ive been "enjoying" driving it so under normal driving conditions its fine.
Tax has just come through and its £540... which is my biggest issue with this car as well as the fuel consumption. I reckon im down 3mpg as the coil packs need replacing but thats £300 minimum to replace them. Its a fantastic car but I have no idea what else I would get! Apart from a diesel version of the same...