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Re: End of an era?
[Re: Robin_Banks]
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04/08/2015 17:29
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hope you ate bsck in business soon
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Re: End of an era?
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thats the coupe i always see in peterborough, usually always parked up
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Re: End of an era?
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04/08/2015 23:03
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NUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!
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Re: End of an era?
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05/08/2015 09:39
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Not sold. Severe knocking from the engine whilst running. I'm suspecting the worst, but hoping for the best.
The annoying thing is, I've just had over £1k a work done on her including clutch, rear trailing arm bearings, rear springs, front ball joints, two front tyres... A week later and it does this. Not happy, but I'll do what I can to keep it on the road - cost dependant.
I'll keep you posted.
Cheers guys.
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Re: End of an era?
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thats the coupe i always see in peterborough, usually always parked up Parked up in the Lido car park? That's where I park for work ....usually!
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Re: End of an era?
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06/08/2015 19:04
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Cheers, Jas. Really? Why not? What you got now? I've finished work earlier for quite some time now to cover our service window, so I head to my parents in Yaxley for Tuesday tea earlier, hence I miss you on the A15 now Anyhow, the garage called and advised that it doesn't seem to be the engine. Phew! There's a possibility it could be the manifold though as there are a lot of exhaust gases coming from under the bonnet - they haven't had chance to strip it back yet though. I'm assuming the sound I'm hearing is merely the engine combusting through the possible crack in the manifold? Can it really sound that bad? It seemed to be noisier when cold, which would make sense. Does anybody have any personal experiences with cracked manifolds/gaskets etc?? What's the best resolution if this is the case? Weld it? New manifold? What sort of costs should I be looking at? Thanks!
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Re: End of an era?
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06/08/2015 19:21
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Solo Italia Not sure how competitive price wise compared to having yours welded
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Re: End of an era?
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06/08/2015 20:41
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thats the coupe i always see in peterborough, usually always parked up Parked up in the Lido car park? That's where I park for work ....usually! yeah thats it i put it in the coupe spotted bit, this was well over a year ago. seems youve had it a fair while. maybe we should sort a meet up soon ? aslong as your coupe gets better
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Re: End of an era?
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06/08/2015 21:40
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thats the coupe i always see in peterborough, usually always parked up Parked up in the Lido car park? That's where I park for work ....usually! yeah thats it i put it in the coupe spotted bit, this was well over a year ago. seems youve had it a fair while. maybe we should sort a meet up soon ? aslong as your coupe gets better Nice one. I've had her 8 years this month. Yeah, I'd be up for that as long as she lives again
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Re: End of an era?
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07/08/2015 12:07
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electric blue plus spotted in peterborough earlier today parked up, was only walking at the time.
reg was something on lines of X or V...MES. really couldnt remember, but was looking lovely btw! Spoonz. You posted in the Lincolnshire spotted thread - probably why I didn't see it Oh and it was 24/09/2013 @ 14:30
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Re: End of an era?
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07/08/2015 15:04
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Cheers, Jas. Really? Why not? What you got now? I retired my Plus last November, a lot of things were wearing out, she needs a full respray and various rust issues underneath sorting. Got this as my daily driver now: The Uno has changed a bit
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Re: End of an era?
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Have you still got the coupe tucked up then? Yep, bringing her back to former glory slowly but surely, starting with a full rear end strip & rebuild with suspension, brakes, bearings, etc. Nice one. You doing the work yourself?
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Re: End of an era?
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07/08/2015 17:14
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Have you still got the coupe tucked up then? Yep, bringing her back to former glory slowly but surely, starting with a full rear end strip & rebuild with suspension, brakes, bearings, etc. Nice one. You doing the work yourself? Mechanicals yes, sorting the worst of the corrosion will be entrusted to a pro!
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Re: End of an era?
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10/08/2015 16:27
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Mine went in today for same thing new manifold gasket and possible weld £220. Hope yours recovers☺
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Re: End of an era?
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13/08/2015 17:38
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OK. So, it's not the engine However, I do need a new manifold and gasket. What's the best thing to do here? Buy a standard cast iron manifold or go for a stainless steel product? I don't know what the difference is or even if there IS a difference. Advice required, please. Thanks.
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Re: End of an era?
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13/08/2015 17:40
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OK. So, it's not the engine However, I do need a new manifold and gasket. What's the best thing to do here? Buy a standard cast iron manifold or go for a stainless steel product? I don't know what the difference is or even if there IS a difference. Advise required, please. Thanks. I retract this question. Just read it's best to stick with the OEM job. Agreed?
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Re: End of an era?
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13/08/2015 22:08
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When you said loud knocking from the engine I immediately thought big end bearing. Thank god it's only the manifold, although not cheap on the turbo. On the Na's the manifold from the marea fits I believe so nice and cheap.
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