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DannyB
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25th Sep 09 at 23:06   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Meh, get another XSI bought Chris, all the signs are there

[Edited on 25-09-2009 by DannyB]
chrisritch
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25th Sep 09 at 23:06   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
lol ingenius
DannyB
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The finish on it is perfect now, I left it to dry in my room for a few days I'll fit it in work on Monday.
ChrisBoom
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25th Sep 09 at 23:16   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Been there, got the t-shirt with the XSI, AX is lighter, more fun on track
DannyB
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25th Sep 09 at 23:18   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Quite true, How far are you willing to travel for one?
ChrisBoom
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If its a runner, taxed and mot'd, then maybe 70 miles? Was looking for one north of inverness really.
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25th Sep 09 at 23:22   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I'll keep my eye open on sites and eBay for you, tried any forums?

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1255828.htm

Too far?

[Edited on 25-09-2009 by DannyB]
ChrisBoom
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Seen that one, bit far too go, GT would be better right enough, 4 stud iirc.

I can only find 1 AX forum, and its £10 before you can do anything
DannyB
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25th Sep 09 at 23:27   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
robbing bastards One will pop up, they aren't THAT rare
ChrisBoom
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I know, there was a few around a few months back, before I had this idea. Now, fuck all
DannyB
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25th Sep 09 at 23:34   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
How much do you think you will get for the GTI?
ChrisBoom
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Had an offer of £1700 from a lad locally
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25th Sep 09 at 23:36   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Snap his hands off drive a shitter for a few weeks till you get something sorted.
ChrisBoom
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Oh, I will

Was trying to find a 306 HDI before I sell it, but i think ill just get shot of it asap. Still need to sort a few bits before I let him test drive it though
DannyB
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25th Sep 09 at 23:40   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Oh god, what's up with it now
ChrisBoom
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25th Sep 09 at 23:41   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Well ive just fixed a cuntish missfire it had, was the MAP sensor. Just need to fix the gear linkage arm, and that il be it.

Should really change the gearbox seals too as its pishing oil out, but I cant be fucked
DannyB
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25th Sep 09 at 23:42   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Good old Peugeot. Touch wood I've had fuck all go wrong with mine, anything that has been wrong has been a result of my tinkering
ChrisBoom
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25th Sep 09 at 23:43   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
My 8v engine was perfect, never had a problem with it.

Gearboxes/shafts/clutches/wiring however
Richardhhha
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ie engines are strong they rattle and leak oil like a gooden but they dont break that often... rest of the car however.
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Oh aye, good and rattly if the tappets need adjusted, mine never leaked a drop of oil though.
Richardhhha
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what we used to say when i worked for pug.. if the engine aint rattling then its going to go wrong soon...
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25th Sep 09 at 23:51   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Mines fair tappy at the minute, why do you think this is?

Has done 108k, serviced about a month ago.
Richardhhha
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wouldnt worry much, if its only light tapping then its most prolly tappets being worn, gets given a thrashing most of the time right?
ChrisBoom
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Tappets will need adjusted likely.
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How do I do that, I'm no mechanic remember

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