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29th November 2016, 12:32 | #1 |
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Overheated 1.8 N/A Saloon
1.8 N/A Connoisseur Saloon. Wedgewood blue. Manual.
Car overheated, dial went right up , stopped and recovered to garage. Says it ' needs a new engine '. This car belongs to a lady and is situated in Cornwall. She says she wants to dispose of it in the best way and would not like it to be scrapped , as she has taken care of it. She realises that cars of this age do not now sell for £xxxxxx It has been regularly used, and garage serviced . It does not belong to me . but if you are interested in saving this from a scrappy in any way, send me a PM for details and owners phone number. Obviously a non-runner at the moment ,possibly an HGF on its way . Been a good runner and regularly serviced . Now stored in Cornwall. |
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How far into Cornwall is it ?
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Is there anyone near this lady in Bodmin who can take a look at this car , to help her decide on the best course of actiion ? Sell as is , repair or scrap ?
Or even to confirm the diagnosis ? Last edited by DerekS; 1st December 2016 at 21:44.. |
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It could be something as simple as complete failure of the radiator fan, and that's easily checked. In fact, given instructions, the lady could do it herself. We all know that when a garage says "needs a new engine", it doesn't! Derek; maybe retitling your thread "Help needed in Bodmin" might attract the right members? Simon
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Simon, that is well known within the club , but this lady is a ex of a relative and I do not know her capabilities . I do know though that she would not like to see it scrapped due to a faulty diagnosis , so if there is anyone out there who can spare the time to give it a once-over, it would be a great help . |
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Well then, if nobody can spare the time to have a look, can anyone suggest a competent garage near Bodmin ?.
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Thanks Simon, but as its sorned , Ill leave it till after Christmas now .
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