Wanted: To get back in the fold
 

Hi All,

After what has turned out to be two horrendous mistakes in terms of vehicle purchases, which have been totally gutting / soul destroying, not to mention expensive mistakes, I find myself being drawn back to what I know. So, I am looking to get back in the fold. At the moment, budgetary constraints means I am looking at the lower end for now, so if anyone knows of anything in the North East that is in need of a new home and some TLC, let me know. Would prefer petrol, some MOT, would LOVE another ZT-T ideally but I don't think that'll be on the cards for a while.

Anyway, shy bairns get nowt so thought I'd put a post up ;)

Glad to see you coming back mate, hope you find a decent one.

Cheers Andy, I'm sure I'll find something, not in any great hurry at the moment.

There are a couple of 75's on Autotrader in our area, do a search. The 1.8 Club SE at Consett has been on the market at the same price for ages, so you may be able to haggle if it fits the bill.

Welcome back to club.

Welcome back to our fine club.

I spotted a possible one that ticks a lot of boxes, however, it has an illuminated engine light.

Admittedly I'm out of the loop somewhat so what's currently the easiest way to read fault codes? Its a 2005 diesel if that helps.

Hi Chris.
It could be something as simple as the connector on the fuel pump, disconnect spray with contact cleaner push it on and off a few times see if the mil light goes out.

https://i.imgur.com/kZeDngZl.jpg1

https://i.imgur.com/w4Cky9ql.jpg2

Could be EGR sticking? not a big problem.

have you looked at the car ?

I’m going to go have a look Saturday morning, the seller is away until Friday anyway (HGV driver).

Little update, going to take a look tomorrow, and from what I can tell, the car is no stranger to the club, or at least attended the Castle Howard rally in 2018.