autofive Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 got this 2.9i Ghia x Granada for not much money last night and picked it up today. Its been sitting in a garage for 11 years, 11Ok miles seller said it 'wont start' got a few quick underside pics as it was being loaded on the truck brand new complete exhaust system, still has the stickers on most of the pipework looks rather crusty, especially the fuel lines, but all easily replaced once back on the ground (apart from the self-tappered VIN plate) everything seems okay. Looks like its had a shunt at the front and wings, bumper, front valance etc have been replaced, new radiator not yet plumbed in. oil looks clean, and smells okay, as does the ATF. all electric windows work, missing doorcard is in the back boot full of trim, spare rear lights and tools, no spare wheel for an extra 13.50 got some more spares, flexis, belts and a new water pump stereo missing, but the amp is still in situ I ll have a better idea of whats happening to it once i can get it on the lift in the morning, if it isnt going to cost too much to MOT i might run it through the winter to save the Cortina from the salty roads. If its too rotten i will strip and use the running gear on the Zephyr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwerty Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Looks like a bargain! You can't lose on it! Personally I think you should get it on the road! The Gifftina is in good nick and you need to keep it that way! Plus think of the damage you could do to Meganes in a Grandad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autofive Posted November 16, 2011 Author Share Posted November 16, 2011 think of the damage you could do to Meganes in a Grandad ...or any car that pulls out in front of me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scaryoldcortina Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Huge lols* were had this afternoon when I found a5 trying to start this. I'll have a proper go at it in the morning! *I promised I wouldn't say why..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negative Creep Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Is the gearknob on backwards? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autofive Posted November 16, 2011 Author Share Posted November 16, 2011 Huge lols* were had this afternoon when I found a5 trying to start this. I'll have a proper go at it in the morning! *I promised I wouldn't say why..... just becasue the fuel pump wasnt connected, or the fuel lines connected to the tank, and i was running a pipe from a can to the return line, why wouldnt it start? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scaryoldcortina Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Look on the bright side - you didn't set fire to it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autofive Posted November 16, 2011 Author Share Posted November 16, 2011 Look on the bright side - you didn't set fire to it! fires are fridays only Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futuramic Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Huge lols* were had this afternoon when I found a5 trying to start this. I'll have a proper go at it in the morning! *I promised I wouldn't say why..... just becasue the fuel pump wasnt connected, or the fuel lines connected to the tank, and i was running a pipe from a can to the return line, why wouldnt it start? Obviously duff HT leads. Replace the HT leads and it'll be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Sterling Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 This looks GR8! I've driven a similar Granada, whlst it didnt have huge pull it was still a brilliant to waft about in. At one point the trip computer on the side once indicated the car was doing 1 mpg! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autofive Posted November 17, 2011 Author Share Posted November 17, 2011 got it on the lift this afternoon, looks like it needs rear calipers, possibly rear discs, fuel pump, tank, brake pipes and water pump underneath is crusty, in places, but not rotten I might be testing this one and using over winter photos tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 photos tomorrow If you haven't set it on fire... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autofive Posted November 17, 2011 Author Share Posted November 17, 2011 i refer you to my previous answer today is thursday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scaryoldcortina Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 but tomorrow..... is friday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autofive Posted November 18, 2011 Author Share Posted November 18, 2011 no fires today, fortunately had a rake through the boot looking for werthers originals, extra clean in there bit of oil on the gearbox sump, but its not dripping. both fuel lines need replacing new panels up front N/S/F crusty O/S/F crusty and the back just as crusty this afternoon i removed the back calipers and discs, knotbrushed the discs, they will do. replaced one caliper and flexi, doing the other tomorrow. luckily scary has both axle assemblies lying around outside, so cheap parts for me and cash for scary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete-M Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 They're worryingly alright in 2.9 spec these old things. Big wafty barge. Ace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autofive Posted November 19, 2011 Author Share Posted November 19, 2011 They're worryingly alright in 2.9 spec these old things. Big wafty barge. Ace. i hope so today i replaced the other caliper, flexis, checked and cleaned the front calipers, added a better handbrake cable and prop, while scary dropped the petrol tank (after i burgered the tank strap bolts) and removed the varnish smelling residue of petrol. only a few jobs left now then maybe ready for MOT next week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scaryoldcortina Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 I do like the way it sounds like you did all the work..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autofive Posted November 19, 2011 Author Share Posted November 19, 2011 thats because i started this morning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scaryoldcortina Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 so did I! 11am IS morning besides, you hadn't started yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Bo11ox Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 I had a Scorpio once, there was a load of rain in the spare wheel well, so I hammered a nail through it to let the water drain out. Unfortunately the pez tank was directly beneath and I drained most of the rainwater into the tank like a fanny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autofive Posted November 20, 2011 Author Share Posted November 20, 2011 mmm. might try that was there any fire involved? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnificent Rustbucket Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 My dad had a Mk2 Granada 2.8 Ghia in crystal green which was lovely. I wouldn't mind one now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MK5 Escort Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Astral Grey Velour! Owwf...! Very nice cruiser you have there and a thoroughly decent project car. One of my father's old close school friends (nicknamed 'Spenner' - long story) had a 1991 H 2.9i Ghia X Auto in Aztec Gold when it was about three years old. Stunning wafter that I do have happy memories of. He had it for about five years and my father did manage to borrow it quite a few times too. I'll never forget the time I was in the back and he suddenly buried his right foot into the carpet. One of my earliest memories of being pushed hard into a seat. Keep us posted! (P.S - Spenner now drives a Peugeot 607, an 03 plate, that he's owned from new. That replaced an early 'Y' plate 607 - again, which he had from new He knew people who worked at the former Braiser Bros in Ellesmere Port) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autofive Posted November 25, 2011 Author Share Posted November 25, 2011 pretty slow progress on the granada still waiting for new brake pipes (local motor factors had to order in the bleed nipples and pipe ends ) as the rims of the steel wheels were damaged, scary found these lying around going to crack on with it over the weekend, hopefully Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxobarges_Are_Us Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 Ace cars. Mine was very similar to this. 2.9 manual, diamond white with a subtle RS bodykit. Quite economical for a 2.9 petrol, too. However, I did bin the velour seats for a leather interior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autofive Posted November 25, 2011 Author Share Posted November 25, 2011 i have a full leather interior in my loft, but as winter is coming, think i ll stick with the velour until the snow melts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxobarges_Are_Us Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 I see where you're coming from, but I am very fond of leather seats because I can leave the empty Pepsi/energy drink can on the passenger seat without creating a mess. If you do decide to fit the leather interior, try and see if you can check whether it fits before taking the other one out. The post-facelift models (1991-4 or there abouts) have a slightly different set-up, including the amazing feature of RECLINING REAR SEATBACKS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete-M Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 I see where you're coming from, but I am very fond of leather seats because I can leave the empty Pepsi/energy drink can on the passenger seat without creating a mess. If you do decide to fit the leather interior, try and see if you can check whether it fits before taking the other one out. The post-facelift models (1991-4 or there abouts) have a slightly different set-up, including the amazing feature of RECLINING REAR SEATBACKS! Pre-facelift Granada Scorpios and some Ghias had that as well. Electric ones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxpower Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 i once had the exact same car and it broke down with me the kids and missus in it on hols in cornwall..... just left it there by the road with keys lying in the ashtray, never saw it again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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