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New to the coupe! #874349 30/07/2009 15:23 30/07/2009 15:23
Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 116 Lancashire Moleman OP On a journey
Moleman OP On a journey Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 116 Lancashire	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!

Re: New to the coupe! [Re: Moleman] #874350 30/07/2009 15:29 30/07/2009 15:29
Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,477 Birmingham City Centre! MattyB My job on the forum
MattyB My job on the forum Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,477 Birmingham City Centre!	Welcome & Best check the water then Ex Coupe Owner - Unfortunate Peugeot driver!

Re: New to the coupe! [Re: MattyB] #874354 30/07/2009 15:31 30/07/2009 15:31
M Marco20valveT Unregistered
Marco20valveT Unregistered M	welcome!! may want to check the oil again to!! Last edited by Marco20valveT; 30/07/2009 15:32.

Re: New to the coupe! [Re: ] #874369 30/07/2009 15:51 30/07/2009 15:51
S Shifty Unregistered
Shifty Unregistered S	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?

Re: New to the coupe! [Re: ] #874458 30/07/2009 18:50 30/07/2009 18:50
Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 116 Lancashire Moleman OP On a journey
Moleman OP On a journey Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 116 Lancashire	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?

Re: New to the coupe! [Re: ] #874502 30/07/2009 20:35 30/07/2009 20:35
Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,446 Essex evo_number_one My job on the forum
evo_number_one My job on the forum Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,446 Essex	Welcome aboard! Last edited by evo_number_one; 30/07/2009 20:35. Reason: spill chook ! 105

Re: New to the coupe! [Re: Moleman] #874562 30/07/2009 22:39 30/07/2009 22:39
S Shifty Unregistered
Shifty Unregistered S	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.

Re: New to the coupe! [Re: ] #874597 31/07/2009 00:10 31/07/2009 00:10
Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 23,301 North Wales Theresa Former Presidentessa Club member 58
Theresa Former Presidentessa Club member 58 Forum Fossil Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 23,301 North Wales	Hi and welcome

Re: New to the coupe! [Re: Theresa] #874600 31/07/2009 00:22 31/07/2009 00:22
A AlanW Unregistered
AlanW Unregistered A	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!

Re: New to the coupe! [Re: ] #874642 31/07/2009 08:18 31/07/2009 08:18
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,285 Manchester GraemeC Competition Level
GraemeC Competition Level Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,285 Manchester	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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