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27th November 2017, 19:02 | #51 |
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Thank you for the inputs, gents.
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Work done during 2018 was limited to normal servicing and rebuilding the front offside caliper as it had started to bind (awaiting warmer weather to rebuild the passenger side). Work planned to be completed this summer (2019)
I am however wondering whether to sell the car and focus on driving the 1.8k as that is currently not being used - I no longer cover enough miles to make use of the various cars. Last edited by MSS; 2nd July 2019 at 19:04.. |
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25th February 2019, 11:10 | #53 |
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Nothing is ever false economy. Even if you rebuild a car from the ground up, and then drop dead. If you want, can afford, it is required because of wear, then it is for peace of mind of yourself only, and a mild way of tapping yourself on the back for being so thoughtful. My wife taps herself on the back everyday for looking after me.So why worry about it being done?.
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The fuel tank straps are a weak point due to corrosion.
But, the fuel tanks are plastic aren't they?
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Have you considered installing a stainless steel exhaust? If you're planning to keep the car a long time it's probably worthwhile.
Maybe upgrade the car stereo and the speakers if the cost will be spread over a few years? Cleaning and feeding the leather seat facings? An activated-charcoal cabin air filter is good to have to reduce diesel fumes getting into the cabin, though obviously it will have a limited life.
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26th February 2019, 10:09 | #57 | |
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The leather seats have been cleaned with a proprietary leather cleaner couple of times. As for upgrading the radio, strangely, whilst I like my gadgets, in a car I consider the engine and other mechanical noise to be the most important sound and the quality/features of the radio don't make it onto my list of priorities. I guess it is the basics of the car that I always strive to get right. I am also not a regular polisher - all my cars are treated as daily family transports. |
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2nd July 2019, 19:22 | #58 |
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June 2019 Update
It is now nearly 7 years and 72k miles since we purchased this 75 CDT. The total mileage is coming up to 152k and this year I had a number of further items replaced. The list below has been updated accordingly.
Here are all the things done to date (starting point 82k miles):
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2nd July 2019, 19:41 | #59 |
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Pretty typical list and I keep all those parts in stock incase owners request the Full Monte
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2nd July 2019, 19:51 | #60 |
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I've been up your way twice in the last month Jules. My daughter has a 5-week internship at an engineering firm in Dewagny. I took her up and then went to collect her three weeks later after the first stint. The area is just stunning!
I will be taking her up there again this coming weekend. Another opportunity awaits for some hill walking. |
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