I have spent every spare Saturday in the garage over the last 6 months, replaced the oil cooler, coolant hoses, had the manifold welded, new filters, plugs, battery, bonnet struts, interior fixes... generally overhauling everything within my capabilities. I also had a new clutch and belts done just before it came off the road.
I have missed the car hugely, but when I drove it over for its MOT (the long way round!) and had such a smile on my face!
BUT when I got it there I found my short term water leak fix (Winns stop leak) had let go. The water level was just under the min line when I arrived. I suspected that the water pump was as fault but after asking you guys and speaking to Steve and JBT, it is doubtful that it could be, however, my garage does not have the knowledge to carry out such a job with the engine in situ, if it does turn out to be the WP. So I have to arrange to get the car towed from Sheffield to JBTs.
The car has been a huge drain on my finances and weekends so when I got the news this morning I could have cried!
How much money do you throw at these cars before you draw the line? (I read Proccy's post earlier, sorry to hear the news Steve). All my mates are telling me to sell her but it has become a labour of love. There is no modern car that comes close for looks and performance for the money IMHO, with the possible exception of an Alfa GTV (OK they are a bit more money...).
I am hoping that when this work is done, it will be trouble free, at least long enough for my wallet to forgive and forget!
I was close to throwing the towel in this morning! I cant wait to have her back home with a full ticket on her!