320Touring's Toledo FIN

[beko1987]

Maybe it just got a bit too excited and did a little wee somewhere?

The car or its owner?

[320touring]

Jut to show I'm not heavy on my cars, the Toledo had sat in the garage for 3 months until it got its MOT yesterday.

 

It was on 49818 miles.

 

Today, this happened

 

 

It's currently on 50007.

 

I think it'll see active service on the station and 'up north to Oxford' run for a while.

 

Also, on the way up this morning, just south of Dundee, I passed a Polis motor in a layby.

 

As I pootle past on the nose of 70mph, I clocked the ANPR camera and thought "bet I get a wee stop".

 

Sure enough, out they came and it was blues only into the next layby.

 

Up walks the officer, and I say my good mornings.

 

"Yer Corr is showing as SORN, sir"

 

"Ah yes, it was MOT'd yeaterday, so the tax is probably not showing yet.

 

I have taken a screenshot after completing taxing the car, Can I show you it?"

 

"Certainly sir... Ahh, that's grand cheers"

 

.....

 

.....

 

"Bet there's no many of these on the road, eh?"

 

Cue 5 mins nattering about old toledos and my Oxford:)

 

Good times!

[Split_Pin]

I took the same type of screenshot as the Coupe will likley show up Sorn for several days.

[320touring]

I've stuck 500 miles on this since the MOT, and it's apparent that there is a fair bit needing done still.

 

A quick list for my own reference:

 

1. Clutch friction plate and cable. It's not nice to use and can slip - replacement of both required.

 

2. Engine feels 'restricted' and is not pulling cleanly - It's already had a fuel filter , so I'll need to find out what else is causing the issue - could be fuel supply or ignition.

 

3. Timing belt/tensioner are due. Probably needs done before the Clutch as timing marks are on the flywheel.

 

4. Brakes are still not confidence inspiring - fresh fluid and some adjustment may be needed.

 

5. Potential coolant change needed.

 

6. Interior cleaning /defugging and trim repair to stop rattles/squeaking heater blower.

 

7. External clean and wax needed to protect it.

 

8. Would probably benefit from 4x 175/70/13 tyres all of same brand.

 

9. Radio needs fitted.

 

10. Need to locate (or have made) a second key.

 

11. New front springs have shown the dampers to be past their best - fronts deffo needed, rear to be checked.

 

 

Gotta love old cars!

[Split_Pin]

Hit me up about 6 and 7 M9.

[320touring]

Hit me up about 6 and 7 M9.

Cheers, will do!

[320touring]

This has not moved since I did the job list..

 

I've just been to start her as I need her for tomorrow - she's on Oxford travel duty along with Welder repatriation to silica bovine for 335 welderry.

 

Fired straight up and has a hauf tank of fuel.

 

Good car:)

 

Also lets the GSA get a break

[Split_Pin]

Now that the Corsa is mobile again, feel free to come over and use my garage to get that belt done.

 

Usual promises of refreshments apply.

[320touring]

Now that the Corsa is mobile again, feel free to come over and use my garage to get that belt done.

 

Usual promises of refreshments apply.

Cheers chap - its more the clutch that is the last fun bit..

[Split_Pin]

How much of a ballache is it, looks plenty room in the bay?

[320touring]

How much of a ballache is it, looks plenty room in the bay?

The friction plate is on the engine side of the flywheel, and the thrust bearing is in a separate location from the input shaft..

[Split_Pin]

Id be interested to see that set up!

[320touring]

Play your cards right and you may;)

[Pillock]

Are these the ones with the thrust bearing behind the cap on the outer edge?

[320touring]

Got a car with a fucked clutch, tired rear dampers and a fuelling issue?

 

Try the patented* TTT engineering solution and fit a second engine in the boot!

 

[Supernaut]

Would have been even funnier* if you did that with the GSA.

[320touring]

Would have been even funnier* if you did that with the GSA.

Unfortunately, the boot lip/open hatch distance is too small on the GSA..

 

Play it's also full of welding gear!

[Split_Pin]

What one of yours is this going into?

[320touring]

What one of yours is this going into?

It's no mine!

[320touring]

Time to drag this up from the pits..

It went into the garage when the MOT ran out in March 2019, and I had not seen it again until today:

 

Henlo fren..

 

The battery was reconnected, and it fires up first turn of the key

I'm now trying to work out whether to sell it, or get it back on the road..

 

Such a handsome basturt!

[RobT]

Spend loads of money on it, then sell it to me for buttons!

[320touring]

Just now, RobT said:

Spend loads of money on it, then sell it to me for buttons!

That's what you are supposed to do for me with your fleet:)

[RobT]

I'm too much of a mingebag...

[Mr_Bo11ox]

Fantastic car this. I love it!!!

[320touring]

1 minute ago, Mr_Bo11ox said:

Fantastic car this. I love it!!!

Cheers, it's definitely a bit of a rarity

[captain_70s]

I'd forgotten this existed.

It's fucking ace.

[J-T]

Bloody hell, forgot about that! It wouldn’t surprise me if early ones like that were in single figures now. Can’t remember the last time I saw a pre-facelift Ibiza of that era either come to think.

[hairnet]

iz ahl fixt m9?

how much noo?

 

[Jim Bell]

I was just wondering what happened to this the other day. Great to see it in the sunlight again. 

[ProgRocker]

I like these Toledos. One of the car magazines slated them for having 'upturned basin looks' but the point that it looks different to most other cars of the time is it's appeal.

I papped one about a decade ago which I had to go right back in time to Photobucket to excavate...