320touring Posted September 14, 2016 Author Share Posted September 14, 2016 I took a picture of 1997 earlier today- The new Toledo sitting where the old one sat 19 years ago.. Pillock, HMC, Shep Shepherd and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted September 15, 2016 Author Share Posted September 15, 2016 Having rattled 250 miles onto this so far, I reckon this is whit is needed.. Brakes/tyresFit last wheel cyl and bleed the systemMatched set of 175/70/13 wouldnt go amiss EngineOil and filter changeAir filter changeSpark plug changerotor arm and dizzy cap changeTiming belt plus aux belts changeRocker cover gasket changeRev counter sensor fixTemp gauge sensor fix SuspensionFront dampers changeRear dampers change BodyworkA bloody good cleanSort damage to drivers rear doorSort driver and passenger mirrorsClean and rust treat underneath InteriorSort passenger door rattledrivers door speaker and cover need replaced and fittedfit radio Its all fairly basic stuff, and beyond the service and brake work, none of it is pressing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burnside Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 Belated Congrats on the Mot pass and the road trip. That work to do list isn't bad at all. Certainly needs alot less than my same age Cavalier has had! 320touring 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 Once the essentials are done you will rattle through the rest nae probs neebs. Good to see this car resurrected. 320touring 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted September 15, 2016 Author Share Posted September 15, 2016 Belated Congrats on the Mot pass and the road trip. That work to do list isn't bad at all. Certainly needs alot less than my same age Cavalier has had! Cheers- Yeah its nice to have a car that is basically sound and just needs some titivation rather than indepth work! Once the essentials are done you will rattle through the rest nae probs neebs. Good to see this car resurrected.your name is on the list to help re cleaning it:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 Nae probs sur, just give us a shout and I'll bring my bag of tricks over! 320touring 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted September 15, 2016 Author Share Posted September 15, 2016 Another 3 things it needs Cluch pedal adjustingGear linkage greasing/adjustinga new gear gaiter Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M'coli Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 And another thing it needs: driven. Another sound brief that wasn't exactly common in its day but bloody worthy nevertheless, get the essentials done and some miles on the clock. As for tyres, I can't see myself using the 15" Corsa steels with 185/55r15 Maragoni winter tyres any time soon, so if you fancy a loan of them, give us a shout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted September 15, 2016 Author Share Posted September 15, 2016 And another thing it needs: driven. Another sound brief that wasn't exactly common in its day but bloody worthy nevertheless, get the essentials done and some miles on the clock. As for tyres, I can't see myself using the 15" Corsa steels with 185/55r15 Maragoni winter tyres any time soon, so if you fancy a loan of them, give us a shout.Having put 300 on it by close of play tomorrow I dont think she'll be lacking in the miles;) thanks for the offer re wheels I'll look into options and let you know- the 70 profiles are well comfy! M'coli 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted September 15, 2016 Author Share Posted September 15, 2016 Initial investigations suggest that I can get well cheap Uniroyal Rainexperts although I am tempted by the tyres in the 2nd picture for lolz.. Lacquer Peel and dome 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 TOLEDOCEPTION Dave_Q 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted September 16, 2016 Author Share Posted September 16, 2016 I decided that the ole workhorse needed to see some effort on my part.. First up was the air filter- including a favourite bit of design of mine on this car- the massive S on the airbox. Jim Bell, Craig the Princess, Lacquer Peel and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted September 16, 2016 Author Share Posted September 16, 2016 I also had a wee fiddle with the SPi setup- the car had a wee hesitation at low rpm-and I'd had similar with my old 1.8 years ago. lo and behold the same vac pipe from the airbox had failed. I trimmed it up and refitted. HMC and Coprolalia 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted September 16, 2016 Author Share Posted September 16, 2016 Next up was the joy of sparkenplugen. I'm unsure whether they'd ever been done on the car, So I took the precaution of getting the block nice and hot, then squirted some penetrating fluid onto each plug in turn. Luckily they all came out easily and looked in fair condition. I've got part numbers and costs for the dizzy cap and rotor arm so will have to check their condition presently Jim Bell and Skizzer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted September 16, 2016 Author Share Posted September 16, 2016 Last but not least it was oil change time.. First up was a mercy dash to Hellfrauds, as I couldnt find the filter I'd previously bought. There was a fair amount of oil on the sump but it seems to be coming from the rocker cover. Once the oil was drained, I tentatively turned the oil filter to get it off-taking it easy and it finally moved - it had certainly seen better days! once everything was back together I topped up the oil and went to check the level. the Dipstick and the top part of the tube came away in my hand:( It looks like the orange plastic is brittle and has failed. Looks like I can get a replacement from ebay- the temporary* repair involved the foam cover from a scraper handle and some cable ties:) Coprolalia, dome and Dave_Q 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drum Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 Didn't see this thread before. Must read forum more often. Had a wee lol at chaseracer inadvertent correct guess on first page.You might get a seat... Great find and save. These must be up there with the malaga on the rarity scale. 320touring 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted September 17, 2016 Author Share Posted September 17, 2016 Didn't see this thread before. Must read forum more often.Had a wee lol at chaseracer inadvertent correct guess on first page. Great find and save. These must be up there with the malaga on the rarity scale.cheers chap-plenty happy with it so far:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted September 17, 2016 Author Share Posted September 17, 2016 got the brakes bled this morning, feels much more positive:) then loaded it up as a service wagon to go help the bro out with the 325 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted September 17, 2016 Author Share Posted September 17, 2016 Brakes/tyresFit last wheel cyl and bleed the systemMatched set of 175/70/13 wouldnt go amiss EngineOil and filter change DONEAir filter change DONESpark plug change DONErotor arm and dizzy cap changeTiming belt plus aux belts changeRocker cover gasket changeRev counter sensor fixTemp gauge sensor fixCluch pedal adjustingGear linkage greasing/adjusting SuspensionFront dampers changeRear dampers change BodyworkA bloody good cleanSort damage to drivers rear doorSort driver and passenger mirrorsClean and rust treat underneath InteriorSort passenger door rattledrivers door speaker and cover need replaced and fittedfit radioa new gear gaiter Rusty_Rocket and Coprolalia 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 Good man on this one 😀😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted September 19, 2016 Author Share Posted September 19, 2016 Finally got round to writing up the backstory to the Mk1 Toledo Purchase.. https://fuguttycars.wordpress.com/2016/09/19/toledo-triumphant-return/ RobT, Jim Bergerac and Jim Bell 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted September 25, 2016 Author Share Posted September 25, 2016 First tank of fuels is in.. 398.7 miles on 50.93l of unleaded. 35.6mpg - pretty damn good given that the speedo doesn't read below 85;) I'll drive it a bit more conservatively on this tank.. also tookbit ti the local Waitrose where it added some class to the carpark:) dome and RobT 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Waitrose?! Funcy! Glad this one is working out grand for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted September 25, 2016 Author Share Posted September 25, 2016 I thought it only right that it got a wash, Clay and Wax seeing as how the Lupo got it looking much better now:) Elstro1988, RobT, nacho man and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted September 26, 2016 Author Share Posted September 26, 2016 In an uncharacteristic splurge of cashola, I appear to have procured new door mirror glass, a new dipstick tube top and a new gear stick gaiter. hopefully they will arrive this week and I can get them on the car PDQ. I'll also need to give some consideration as to how I go about coating the underside to avoid rust issues. egg and dome 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted September 27, 2016 Author Share Posted September 27, 2016 Mirrors arrived for this today- 1 came with spring clips, 1 without. neither seemed keen to mate up with the mount in the mirror:( I didnt want to force them incase they broke-have emailed the seller for some info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Get yourself some Cans of Tetrosyl, it's proper stuff and goes on nice. Before you do though, get the 2 pack of Dinitrol from eBay for about 25 quid. It comes with a metre long bendy lance which is shit hot for getting into all box sections. Well worth the effort, it preserved the Corsa through many winters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/182231976510 320touring 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted September 28, 2016 Author Share Posted September 28, 2016 Major success today-got a 2nd key cut(a whole 11 pounds). Also made it to its inaugural Scotoahite where It met up with its namesake.. Behold the tremendous Toledo Toledo Twins! johngarty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulgalour Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 This is such a happy story so far. 320touring 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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