purplebargeken Posted December 17, 2016 Author Share Posted December 17, 2016 Erm, it's an Alfa?! Twat :) Thanks for the info. I've downloaded the software and have bought the cable Bub, I'm now going to go and paint the trailer pink for you. Dave_Q and bub2006 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Q Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 Don't bother with the software on the CD that comes with the cable, its often virus ridden shite. I'll PM you later with the cable driver, I assume you're using Windows? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted December 17, 2016 Author Share Posted December 17, 2016 Cheers, yes Windows is the thingy of choice* Ta muchly Went to look at the parts car this morning (no pics, sorry). It's actually rather tidy. It drives and the engine sounds like a good'un. The guy showed me bills for much pounds having all kinds of work done on the car. He has a 159 and another 156 Sportwagon. The black leather in the parts car is very nice indeed. It would be a real shame to part it. We are going to take it to the lock up tomorrow morning and I will remove the dented bonnet, broken headlight and dented wing. I will then have a good poke around to see just how bad it is. I can use the dizzler for reference/measurements and so on. From one to two. Yay** Oh, have to say that the seller has 3 dogs. You know where this is going, right? Groundhog Day........ sporty-shite 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted December 17, 2016 Author Share Posted December 17, 2016 Even if it is non-repairable, I am still quids in with the bits it will provide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sporty-shite Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 Sounds like it might be worth repairing. Top bombing, Ken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted December 17, 2016 Author Share Posted December 17, 2016 Immediate parts would be: BonnetFront bumperPassenger side wingPassenger side headlight I will know more when I had removed the broken bits. Piccies will happen It's a 2.0 TS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sporty-shite Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 Sportys crystal ball predicts the purchase of a third 156 for parts...... xtriple, Dave_Q and loserone 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Q Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 Sportys crystal ball predicts the purchase of a third 156 for parts...... Not that unreasonable, pez powered ones are so cheap that a whole car is likely to be less than buying a bonnet etc as parts. sporty-shite 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted December 17, 2016 Author Share Posted December 17, 2016 Sad but likely true. I will know more on Tuesday when I start cutting bits off the pez 'wagon. Won't have that much time tomorrow I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted December 18, 2016 Author Share Posted December 18, 2016 The parts car is now in the lock up. It starts, runs and drives rather well. I will upload some pics of the damage later today. A lot of it would hammer, bend, pull back into place but I have some concerns as to one bit. I will have to have a look at Pasta on Tuesday to make a comparison. If scrap does anyone need a very good 2.0TS engine? It will need removing as I am not about to do that but will give a hand. Anyway, look at the pics later and see what we think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted December 18, 2016 Author Share Posted December 18, 2016 Ok, having taken the remnants of the headlight out I can see the underlying damage a bit clearer. I think the rail has taken the impact, not only on the corner but also on the side and may have shifted it over a wee bit. The reinforcing bar at the front is misaligned, this is turn has moved the front panel backwards on one side. These just unbolt however. What do we think? I will take measurements/photos of Project Pasta as a comparison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted December 18, 2016 Author Share Posted December 18, 2016 I'm not too fussed if it is beyond repair as the interior alone is worth the money, plus it has a dog guard, rear load cover, decent alloys, spare switches, doors, tailgate, headlight, carpet and so on. All of which is much, much more than the purchase price. Shame to waste the engine though. It has a good used steering rack, wonder if I can take that off. The front suspension was recently re-bushed as well. Would a breaker take stuff without wheels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Q Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 It's repairable but to be honest you'd spend more than it's worth. No wheels make it a pain to move, if you want them for yours just swap them over. I reckon the best plan is to swap everything you want onto the diesel, put the old bits on the damaged one and try to sell it on as a complete but damaged car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pompei Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 The tele-dials are worth it alone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted December 18, 2016 Author Share Posted December 18, 2016 Well, spares car it is then. I will lump as much as I can back onto it and see how it pans out via Gumtree perhaps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Q Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 Another thought - the plate on it almost says Faisal, is it worth getting it off to try and sell? Could be worth some $$ to the right person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted December 18, 2016 Author Share Posted December 18, 2016 It'd need to be MOT'd before any plate jiggery pokery could take place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 Another thought - the plate on it almost says Faisal, is it worth getting it off to try and sell? Could be worth some $$ to the right person. From what I've seen you could easily sell the plate to some plonker with a black Audi. purplebargeken 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Q Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 It'd need to be MOT'd before any plate jiggery pokery could take place I think they've relaxed the rules on that. https://www.gov.uk/personalised-vehicle-registration-numbers/take-private-number-off It sez that it must be "of a type that needs an MOT" and it must have been taxed in the last 12 months with no gap between tax and SORN. By the way, for the record, the internet says it is MOTd. The plate thing is a bit of a risk as it would cost you £80 to get it off, you may then sell it for £200+, or you may just be stuck with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted December 18, 2016 Author Share Posted December 18, 2016 Oh yeah, so it is. It'll never see another one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamworthbay Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 'Click here to reveal if the vehicle is stolen for free' Are they running some sort of insurance racket? Cars nicked for free, just 10% of your payout etc etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Q Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 They used to tell you if it was stolen anyway, now they want you to sign up for an account before they tell you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted December 19, 2016 Author Share Posted December 19, 2016 Dismantling tools will be twirled tomorrow!!!! Dave_Q 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted December 20, 2016 Author Share Posted December 20, 2016 Ok. Some dismantling took place but it was on Project Pasta. I took the rear seat bases out and then vacuumed up all the accumulated shite. Bits of breeze block, some sweet wrappers, a couple of cig butts and bits of crumbled plaster board. Oh, I also found 1p. I decided to disconnect the battery to enable less explosive removal of seats. Hmm, what's this? A rather large hose is not connected. I wonder....... so, rather large hose pushed back on and the large jubilee clip tightened up. Start the car up and.................... EML begone!!! Smooth running rorty diesel happiness is restored. I'd disconnected the hose to refit the battery. Must have just lightly pushed it into place. Not enough to keep it in place obv. I haz happy! Stanky, Brodders, andy18s and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted December 20, 2016 Author Share Posted December 20, 2016 The load area carpet is coming up well. However, it must be said that blobs of white silicone sealant are a new one on me. Better than dog hair I guess. Supernaut 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted December 20, 2016 Share Posted December 20, 2016 Haaa! Just as minging as I remember it being when I thrashed it round Knockhill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Q Posted December 20, 2016 Share Posted December 20, 2016 Nice one on the free fix Ken, hopefully that has given you some Shite Mojo Power. purplebargeken 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted December 20, 2016 Share Posted December 20, 2016 Hopefully you have had your shots! That white goop was either ectoplasm or a mini yogurt trcuk explosion I reckon Stanky and purplebargeken 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted December 20, 2016 Author Share Posted December 20, 2016 Mojo much improved, thanks. The diagnostic stuff, cable and so on will be handy anyway, so nothing wasted there. Nah, neither. It's unicorn snot. The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted December 20, 2016 Author Share Posted December 20, 2016 It is much less minging now. It will be a fine and dandy thing in a couple of weeks crapcarcollector 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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