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BYRON

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Registered: 1st Jun 04
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5th Jan 07 at 15:25

For the mother

Anything I should be aware of when looking at the car?

i.e. Common faults, issues, weaknesses?

Any advice would be appreciated.

bubble

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5th Jan 07 at 15:27

quote:
Originally posted by BYRON
For the mother

Anything I should be aware of when looking at the car?

i.e. Common faults, issues, weaknesses?

Any advice would be appreciated.

steering racks,horn buttons,ball joints,cv boot clips,handbrake cables frayed,bcm's failing,flashers flashing too fast.

BYRON

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5th Jan 07 at 15:29

thanks, anything else?

I do know the ball joints were replaced before xmas. Failed the MOT on that.

Jambo

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5th Jan 07 at 15:29

i hear steering racks are common as mention by bubble bubble toil and trouble

BarnshaW

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5th Jan 07 at 15:29

steering racks are the main thing i believe.

bubble

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5th Jan 07 at 15:30

quote:
Originally posted by Jambo
i hear steering racks are common as mention by bubble bubble toil and trouble

you've heard i am naughty.

dammit mother

Robin

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Registered: 7th Jan 04
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5th Jan 07 at 15:32

everything bubblevaux said, plus gear linkages, clutch is hydraulic, and they're crap, so it might be worn.

Shane

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5th Jan 07 at 15:35

basically give the car a good look over b4 commiting to anything

Robin

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5th Jan 07 at 15:36

oh, ARB droplinks too.

corsa-sxi

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5th Jan 07 at 21:54

EPS steering column also

ShEp

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Location: Dingwall, Highland
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6th Jan 07 at 00:56

all of the above and push the clocks in and see if there's movement, could cause hassle

they tend to die if the clocks vibrate towards the steering wheel, they wont start or anything

RS6

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6th Jan 07 at 01:14

did u buy it?

BYRON

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7th Jan 07 at 10:34

quote:
Originally posted by RS6
did u buy it?

Yep. Managed to get it for £2340

Needed a new backbox and thorough Valet, which have both been done yesterday.

Mums happy.

Liam

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7th Jan 07 at 11:20

Quite cheap

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