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huwwatkins
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Joined: 10 Jun 2004
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Sat Oct 09, 2004 6:01 am |
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Ah right, i've not driven it in the dark yet, that would be why.
I live in wales, Aberystwyth to be exact, do 90% of car repairs me self unless I just can't be arsed. |
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schakal
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Joined: 27 Jul 2004
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Sat Oct 09, 2004 6:34 am |
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good job mate must saving you of the garage bills,i wish i had the knowledge to do all my repairs myself ,i hate garages not just because of the prices but cant trust them either . |
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Addie
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Joined: 05 Apr 2004
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Sat Oct 09, 2004 7:30 am |
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| good job mate must saving you of the garage bills,i wish i had the knowledge to do all my repairs myself ,i hate garages not just because of the prices but cant trust them either . |
You'll never have the knowlage if you don't muck in and do something. Give it a go. Buy the car, buy a second hand gearbox (if you know this to be the problem) and try it - we'll be here to off a hand, Huw had problems getting his box off but Chris H was there to offer advice and get the job done.
What have you got to loose? If you give up you can always get a garage to finish it off or just scrap it for bits. |
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schakal
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Sat Oct 09, 2004 11:00 am |
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i will have a look at the car tomorrow anyway,will let you know what it is like . and if its the right car i might consider to do what you are saying as i want a valver too much and want to keep it for years ,thats why i am a bit fussy about finding the right car (right color,right condition etc)
cheers |
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Addie
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Sat Oct 09, 2004 11:47 am |
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I wouldn't pay over £500 for a valver, unless it was mint and had a brand new gearbox / clutch / headgasket etc and under 70k and probably a bloody good warrenty too! lol.
They go wrong. Often. Simple as. A £1500 one isn't going to go wrong any less then a £500 one is - appart from a cheap one your going to have spare cash to fix it. |
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huwwatkins
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Joined: 10 Jun 2004
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Sat Oct 09, 2004 1:29 pm |
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Yup, actually getting in there and having a go is the only way of learning. |
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Chet T16
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Joined: 12 Feb 2004
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Sat Oct 09, 2004 7:28 pm |
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^^ what huw said. I had no mechanical experience until i started my first turbo project. What iu know now i've picked up from doin odd bits and from the internet.
believe it or not people actually respect my knowledge now!
P.s. i'm pidssed |
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JB
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Joined: 16 Feb 2004
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Sun Oct 10, 2004 1:33 am |
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well your typing is very good for being pissed....obviously not pissed enough 
as u can see i have been behaving myself lately  well just havent been pissed for ages thats all.... |
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