Supernaut Posted 13 hours ago Author Share Posted 13 hours ago BMW lower engine mounts - replaced. I leaned on the engine with as much force as I could muster and shook it afterwards. No noises. The passenger side came out in two pieces! That top bit was corroded onto the leg coming out of the engine block. I soaked it overnight in penetrating fluid then twatted it with a long metal bar and a hammer. This combination was used extensively throughout the whole job: I'm also the highest bidder on a smol car in Glasgow that ends in about an hour and a half. I've already had a forum member view it and test drive it so it's not a total unknown... JMotor, Sunny Jim, Nyphur and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted 12 hours ago Author Share Posted 12 hours ago I didn't win the smol car in Glasgow. It was a 57 reg Citroen C3 1.4 with 80k miles and an MOT until December. I had the high bid of £650 and with under 5 seconds left somebody bid £670. I did a Ron Burgundy style "I'm not even mad, I'm impressed". Also, the seller had already rejected my offer of £700, plus the listing said it was a 1.6 not a 1.4! Also also, it saves me facing public transport over Easter weekend. Lacquer Peel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted 11 hours ago Share Posted 11 hours ago Always the thing with eBay auctions when they end mid day. Often go cheap. The highest may have been £670 but they may have chucked in like a grand and are really chuffed they got it cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted 11 hours ago Author Share Posted 11 hours ago The thing is, I bid £650 and it immediately went to £650 rather than splitting the difference like I'm used to eBay doing. I was well confused. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2_craig Posted 10 hours ago Share Posted 10 hours ago On 24/03/2024 at 16:16, Supernaut said: I didn't think I was leaving the place alive without agreeing to buy the Clio Supernaut 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted 5 hours ago Author Share Posted 5 hours ago First proper drive since I took it off the road in October. Going to the MOT and back barely counts. It drives... better than it has before in my ownership. The front suspension doesn't wallow, the gear change feels positive, it doesn't creak and squeak over bumps, the brakes don't bind. It's sorted. I bought an amazing tin sign while I was out. Malaise as fuck. My to do list is now to set up a saved search on eBay and find a smol hatchback, then scrap the Astra. JakeT, dome and Dyslexic Viking 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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