Mark Houghton
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- 2 Sep 2013
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Hi All,
My SC has 140k on the clock (yes still as the odometer as stopped working) I've probably done 3k miles in it and will at some point order the little plastic part for $27 and get it running again.
The positives: -
Fires up first time every time since a new battery
Runs lovely apart from a slight misfire at low revs
Looks fabulous from the outside.
Interior is in super condition with only slight wear on the driver seat.
The negatives: -
Both sills are bubbling towards the rear.
The front wing is bubbling under the headlight and needs replacing. Previously repaired in the 90's.
Engine leaks oil about an egg cupful every two weeks.
Exhaust leaks slightly and heat exchangers don't seem to work as no heat in cabin (Not that this is a problem for me)
1st to 2nd gear changes have to be done nice and easy with clutch right in otherwise it crunches (I'm used to it now so not a problem for me.
I'm not bothered about the car being in showroom condition. All I want to do is keep it on the road and drive it every now and again for fun. After all I only paid 8.5k for the car and I am the 14th owner so its not going up in value any time soon.
So what would be the best order of things to do? Engine, gearbox, bodywork, exhaust?
I love this car and would be happy to spend about 10k on it.
Any suggestions?
Thanks in advance
Mark
My SC has 140k on the clock (yes still as the odometer as stopped working) I've probably done 3k miles in it and will at some point order the little plastic part for $27 and get it running again.
The positives: -
Fires up first time every time since a new battery
Runs lovely apart from a slight misfire at low revs
Looks fabulous from the outside.
Interior is in super condition with only slight wear on the driver seat.
The negatives: -
Both sills are bubbling towards the rear.
The front wing is bubbling under the headlight and needs replacing. Previously repaired in the 90's.
Engine leaks oil about an egg cupful every two weeks.
Exhaust leaks slightly and heat exchangers don't seem to work as no heat in cabin (Not that this is a problem for me)
1st to 2nd gear changes have to be done nice and easy with clutch right in otherwise it crunches (I'm used to it now so not a problem for me.
I'm not bothered about the car being in showroom condition. All I want to do is keep it on the road and drive it every now and again for fun. After all I only paid 8.5k for the car and I am the 14th owner so its not going up in value any time soon.
So what would be the best order of things to do? Engine, gearbox, bodywork, exhaust?
I love this car and would be happy to spend about 10k on it.
Any suggestions?
Thanks in advance
Mark