nightmare day

[scoobie_paul]

so i set off at 7am this morning with my brother to collect my new scooby
Arrived and all looked well there was a bit of smoke on idle as the seller described
So we did the deal and headed home but after a mile or so once the engine warmed the smoke started getting worse from under the bonnet too! i plooded on until i could pull into a layby and we popped the bonnet revealing a huge ploom of smoke and oil dripping from the turbo far worse than the seller had led me to beleive! ! So there was only one choice! recovery after 5 and a half hours the truck finally arrived all in all a 12hour round trip haha
However i do have the turbo from wagon si ready to go on and at the price i got it for i think its a real bargain and with some tlc from me is going to be a real nice car
It will all be worth it in the end! !! Just glad to be home having a cold beer

[Hongkongfooi]

that is very bad luck mate

[scoobie_paul]

Originally Posted by Hongkongfooi

that is very bad luck mate

Sure is mate its my luck all over haha but a few days and all should work out
At the money i paid for it i shouldnt have expected anything alse lol!

[Lucky]

Thats really bad luck, but hopefully thats it now and you can enjoy the car, once the turbo is sorted. Lets see some pics

[scoobie_paul]

Absolutely I'll get some pics tomorrow and post them !

[scoobie_paul]

Heres a quick snap it needs a good clean and polish but obviousely the turbo is most important

[Lucky]

That's looking nice. Like dark met blue.

[jonnyricer5]

Hope it was cheap bud for all the.hassle!! The only way is up!!

[scoobie_paul]

£900 matey so its a good base for me to work with

[scoobie_paul]

Originally Posted by Lucky

That's looking nice. Like dark met blue.

Cheers fella it should polish up real nice i might seek advice on these clay bars once the engine work is done

[Lucky]

Originally Posted by scoobie_paul

Cheers fella it should polish up real nice i might seek advice on these clay bars once the engine work is done

They are easy to use and get nice results. Noticeable difference polishing after using a clay bar and makes the paint nice and smooth. To start I would recommend the meguires kit from halfords or can be ordered on sites like polishedbliss. It's a gentle one and you can't really go wrong.

[Lucky]

Originally Posted by scoobie_paul

£900 matey so its a good base for me to work with

That's as cheap as chips. As you say, good base for very little money.

[scoobie_paul]

Originally Posted by Lucky

They are easy to use and get nice results. Noticeable difference polishing after using a clay bar and makes the paint nice and smooth. To start I would recommend the meguires kit from halfords or can be ordered on sites like polishedbliss. It's a gentle one and you can't really go wrong.

Nice one cheers matey i might even get down to some elbow grease while me and my brother set about the mechanical work shes in good hands now lol

[scoobie_paul]

Originally Posted by Lucky

That's as cheap as chips. As you say, good base for very little money.

Yeah i thought worst case another engine say £500 and it will still be a very cheap car but hopefully its just the turbo but only time will tell it needs a bit of tlc but generally its been really well looked after
I need a new n/s wing but the rest of the body is really good
And the interior is damn near immaculate even the drivers seat shows no wear! !
I cant wait to get it sorted so i can start enjoying it and make a few changes to get it looking and driving spot on

[jonnyricer5]

Second that lucky!!