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New to the coupe!
#874349
30/07/2009 15:23
30/07/2009 15:23
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Moleman
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Moleman
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Hi all, been lurking in the background for a while now and as I have owned my coupe for a month now thought I would show my face.  It’s a 1997 20vt sprint blue, in need of a bit of tlc, bought it as a rolling project to keep me out of mischief. So far have discovered the previous owner at some point has managed to rip the under tray off! So on the hunt for a good second-hand one plus the radiator lower brace/mounting bracket as this is twisted to buggery! Plus also looking at changing the radiator at the same time (it looks on its last legs) would it be worth changing anything else in the cooling system at the same time (thermostat, hose of death)? thanks, P.S. my oil is Spot on! 
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Re: New to the coupe!
[Re: MattyB]
#874354
30/07/2009 15:31
30/07/2009 15:31
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Marco20valveT
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Marco20valveT
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welcome!!
may want to check the oil again to!!
Last edited by Marco20valveT; 30/07/2009 15:32.
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Re: New to the coupe!
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#874365
30/07/2009 15:43
30/07/2009 15:43
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luke
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luke
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hi and welcome buddy
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Re: New to the coupe!
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#874369
30/07/2009 15:51
30/07/2009 15:51
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Shifty
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Shifty
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I know that countrycruising (joe) has some of the newer type undertrays for sale. I wouldn't bother getting an old one, they are fairly fragile around the location points (well mine is after all the oil that has eaten it away).
Make sure you change the hose of death asap, the rest of the bits you should be able to get on the parts for sale section.
What about the belts and cooler pipes, are they in good nick?
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Re: New to the coupe!
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#874458
30/07/2009 18:50
30/07/2009 18:50
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Moleman
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Moleman
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I will not succumb to coupe paranoia! ………….runs out and checks water and oil again! Belts have another year or so before they are due (4 out of 5?) but will probably get them done before that. Oil cooler pipes look original and in ok ish condition and have been hammerited. Are the later under trays made from a different material or are they just beefier/heaver?
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Re: New to the coupe!
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#874499
30/07/2009 20:31
30/07/2009 20:31
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porkypaul
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porkypaul
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Hi and welcome 
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Re: New to the coupe!
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#874502
30/07/2009 20:35
30/07/2009 20:35
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Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 1,446
Essex
evo_number_one
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My job on the forum
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Posts: 1,446
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Welcome aboard!
Last edited by evo_number_one; 30/07/2009 20:35. Reason: spill chook !
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Re: New to the coupe!
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#874562
30/07/2009 22:39
30/07/2009 22:39
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Shifty
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Shifty
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Joe showed me one and to fit it you will need to cut off the tie down lug. They are better at protecting the pipes and look far stronger.
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Re: New to the coupe!
[Re: Theresa]
#874600
31/07/2009 00:22
31/07/2009 00:22
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AlanW
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AlanW
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Hi and welcome to the forum. Good to have you aboard (even if you have bought one of the worst colours)...  Only joking; sprinty blue is well loved on here!
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Re: New to the coupe!
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#874627
31/07/2009 07:17
31/07/2009 07:17
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proccy
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proccy
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welcome matey, enjoy....... 
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Re: New to the coupe!
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#874638
31/07/2009 08:14
31/07/2009 08:14
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rudkin
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rudkin
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Welcome  you will like it here
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Re: New to the coupe!
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#874642
31/07/2009 08:18
31/07/2009 08:18
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Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 2,285
Manchester
GraemeC
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Welcome! Sounds like you've already done lots of research into coupe ownership, in which case you will enjoy your coupe and it wont let you down!
Dont let the paranoia get the better of you - mine has been totally reliable for the 8+ years I've owned it!
It is hard to understand how a cemetery can raise burial rates and blame it on the cost of living
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