Is this the highest mileage OHV Fabia?

[Fabiaman]

I bought this new in 2001. Its a 1.4MPI Classic. Mot has run out. Rust in sills. Wing bottoms gone. Slight rust on wheel arch from repaired accident damage. Needs camshaft sensor probably. Head gasket on way out. VW 002 gearbox has ply in differential so probably the rivets coming loose. Had a power steering leek fixed which affected the pump slightly. Washer bottle leaking. Windscreen cracked.  The  timing chain rattles as it hasn't had a new chain in over 100000 miles. The clutch is original and it doesn't use any oil. It's only ever been a workhorse to me so before it meets it's maker i thought you might be interested to see it just for a giggle. Theoretically it's repairable. PM me if you're interested but i wouldn't.

[Dyslexic Viking]

@AnnoyingPentium

[GrumpiusMaximus]

That is magnificent. @AnnoyingPentium it's now your turn to learn the noble art of welding.

[r.welfare]

You’ve had your money’s worth out of that!  My in-laws had an OHV at the same time my wife had a 1.4 16v, and I reckon the old-tech 68bhp job was a better day to day prospect than the 100bhp screamer, which had no torque.

[AnnoyingPentium]

Where is this fine motor located?

I've never seen a petrol Fabia on anything over 200k. Wow!

 

[somewhatfoolish]

Been to the moon and quarter of the way back; good effort.

[hairnet]

@beko1987 @LightBulbFun @eddyramrod

[Fabiaman]

  On 08/08/2024 at 20:36, AnnoyingPentium said:

Where is this fine motor located?

I've never seen a petrol Fabia on anything over 200k. Wow!

 

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Near Tarporley Cheshire.

[JJ0063]

  On 08/08/2024 at 20:36, AnnoyingPentium said:

Where is this fine motor located?

I've never seen a petrol Fabia on anything over 200k. Wow!

 

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Wasn’t that one I sent you a while back on way over 200k? Sure I took a pic of a really early one and sent you but it turned out it was a private plate or something.

[SEATMad]

Way beyond me but someone needs to save this, fair play for doing nearly 300,000 miles in this though

[timolloyd]

The best bit is the drivers seat, which has turned into vinyl.

[AnnoyingPentium]

  On 08/08/2024 at 21:50, JJ0063 said:

Wasn’t that one I sent you a while back on way over 200k? Sure I took a pic of a really early one and sent you but it turned out it was a private plate or something.

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Good question! That does ring a bell.

[JJ0063]

  On 09/08/2024 at 07:21, AnnoyingPentium said:

Good question! That does ring a bell.

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Found it!

[wesacosa]

nice high mileage hero for you here, @rob88h

[timolloyd]

Maybe someone could hammer an £80 Jowett Javelin body over the top of this one? 🤔

[Eyersey1234]

@Dan302 a project for you

[Dan302]

  On 10/08/2024 at 07:11, Eyersey1234 said:

@Dan302 a project for you

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Erm.......no thanks 😂

[Eyersey1234]

@dollywobbler more chod for your collection?

[Fabiaman]

If nobody wants this car then i shall scrap it tomorrow. Then you will have blood on your hands.😂 A few more pics to entice you. 1 owner. FSH 😄
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