dollywobbler Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 A fabulous workhorse, but it's time for a change I fear. This one has real history on this forum. Would be nice to keep it going.153,000 miles, fairly tidy (the odd scratch here and there) and first signs of rot on the nearside rear wing. Doesn't seem too bad at all underneath, though I've not been crawling under there much of late. Rides beautifully as its had spheres fairly recently. Has a duff engine mounting (lower, included) and the clutch is heavy suggesting replacement might be sensible. Or you could ignore it for a few tens of thousands more miles! It has been ignored for several years so far.LHM is a nice colour - only leaks are from the regulator, just a few drips. Fuel lines could do with replacement though. These do weep a bit.No stereo, but many spares including brake discs (front and rear - could do with the rears replacing really) and many other random odds and sods. MOT until March '15, tax to end of August. Yes, it does come with the correct wheeltrims if you care.£495ONO. Micrashed, Junkman and aldo135 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 POMPE BOSCH? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted May 24, 2014 Author Share Posted May 24, 2014 Sadly not. Pump Lucas. So only a miserable 50mpg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inspector Morose Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Interested. Very interested. Ive money in next week so I CAN HAZ CAR AT LAST! Let me talk to insurers as the loading on where I live is stupid expensive on certain cars ( e.g £5000 loading on an XM - no joke!) dollywobbler 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skattrd Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 That looks slightly familiar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inspector Morose Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Just looked up insurance and it is over a grand cheaper than a ford Ka! You might well have a sale. Let's talk/convince SWMBO then remove balls from the vice. catsinthewelder 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted May 24, 2014 Author Share Posted May 24, 2014 Good luck in your negotiations. We're counting on you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HillmanImp Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 My head told me to suggest a swap for the Visa, my heart told me otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twosmoke300 Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Go on fb47 , you wont reget it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted May 24, 2014 Author Share Posted May 24, 2014 My head told me to suggest a swap for the Visa, my heart told me otherwise. I have already declined a beige Fiat Uno for one simple reason that applies here too. WANT MOAR WIPERS. There's a lot more interest in the BX than the Sirion though. Do I need to remove the teeth? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skattrd Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Pah, single wipers are for winners, almost up there with pop-up headlights HillmanImp, cms206 and robinmasters 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inspector Morose Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 I luv BXs. They're great for lugging toolboxes around without bottoming out. I've had a few but never an estate. Perfect for sleeping in come shite meets and long distance fixing sessions.Quick questions. Rear arm bearings okay(ish)? No tunes but any speakers? That's all, it's a £500 diesel estate that is not bum rapingly expensive to insure . What more do I want? Skizzer and cms206 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KruJoe Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Go on Andy, you know it makes sense*. Wobbler, have you been eyeing up a Volvo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted May 24, 2014 Author Share Posted May 24, 2014 I suspect it might need the nearside rear arm bearing replacing before too long. It's got a bit of lean but isn't yet fouling the arm. Tyre wear doesn't seem unusual either, so perhaps it's my paranoia. Speakers are fitted to BOTH front doors, and seem to work well enough. Inspector Morose 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 I got this kit for the C5 (same bearings and seals, discard the rest) and it seemed to be decent quality. Timken bearings IIRC. http://www.aepdirect.com/rear-arm-bearing-kit-p6015?category_id=648 If FPB7 doesn't buy it and anybody in Scotland fancies taking it on I'll be happy to help for the cost of fuel (about £100 if I don't go too far out of my way). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted May 24, 2014 Author Share Posted May 24, 2014 The suspension definitely seemed to be Scotoshite approved! AEP Direct are pretty good in my experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulgalour Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Is Dugong Delivery available on this item? dollywobbler and chaseracer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaseracer Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Is Dugong Delivery available on this item?Chaseracer Chofeurs may well be, if Andy buys it. I have need of a day by the seaside, and Aber is a fine place to do that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobT Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 If you weren't fuggin' miles away I'd be tempted to have this back. Good fun to drive on the twisties, not so fun in town with that heavy clutch though! GOOD VALU, SOMEONE PLEAE BUY IT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inspector Morose Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 I'm working on it. I won't have the funds till about Wednesday. If anyone gets there first then so be it but I'll probably go and sulk in a corner for a bit. chaseracer and RobT 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat_the_cat Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Another vote for AEP here - not had any problems with quality and parts are usually from the OE manufacturer. Rear arm bearings aren't too bad a job so if anybody wanted to swing by North Wales on their way back with a kit I could change 'em for say £30... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooters Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 I have a mate who was asking me if I knew of one for sale today. I'll pass this onto him Ian. Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catsinthewelder Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 It was very briefly in Scotland last summer GLWTS and all that, I'd offer a deal on the Disco but my bollocks would be in the cats dish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooters Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 I am sorely tempted but divorce would follow Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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