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[2boxerdogs]

Good luck with the MOT , sounds like a very good purchase..

[JamesV6CDX]

Well the results are in

Failed. Corrosion in FRONT wheel arch weakening structure. And the rear fogs aren't working. No advisories

The auto box was very iffy on the run to test centre. After a while it kept losing drive and being very random

Asked garage to check fluid while on ramp. They showed me a small sample, it was dark and nasty

They said it smelt of "clutch" but to me it just stank of used ATF

"Did you check the level with the engine running?"

"No sir, you can't do that, as the torque converter will chuck all the oil out"

Twit, if you want a job done properly....!!

[blackviper90210]

Well the results are in

Failed. Corrosion in FRONT wheel arch weakening structure. And the rear fogs aren't working. No advisories

The auto box was very iffy on the run to test centre. After a while it kept losing drive and being very random

Asked garage to check fluid while on ramp. They showed me a small sample, it was dark and nasty

They said it smelt of "clutch" but to me it just stank of used ATF

"Did you check the level with the engine running?"

"No sir, you can't do that, as the torque converter will chuck all the oil out"

Twit, if you want a job done properly....!!

Bugger James, is that something that can be rectified or not?

[JamesV6CDX]

Well the results are in

Failed. Corrosion in FRONT wheel arch weakening structure. And the rear fogs aren't working. No advisories

The auto box was very iffy on the run to test centre. After a while it kept losing drive and being very random

Asked garage to check fluid while on ramp. They showed me a small sample, it was dark and nasty

They said it smelt of "clutch" but to me it just stank of used ATF

"Did you check the level with the engine running?"

"No sir, you can't do that, as the torque converter will chuck all the oil out"

Twit, if you want a job done properly....!!

Bugger James, is that something that can be rectified or not?

Easily... The damage is v limited, the garage use an independent welding man who is brilliant, he has quoted £80 for a permanent rustproof repair, so a very minor setback

Ps, still trying to work out if I can see you Saturday, you can meet my lovely mrs

[Marks DTM Calib]

Easily... The damage is v limited, the garage use an independent welding man who is brilliant, he has quoted £80 for a permanent rustproof repair, so a very minor setback

Ha ha, whats he using, plastic?

Strong money for 5 minutes welding with 50p worth of steel and plus 20 mins grinding and 10 minutes finish.

[JamesV6CDX]

Easily... The damage is v limited, the garage use an independent welding man who is brilliant, he has quoted £80 for a permanent rustproof repair, so a very minor setback

Ha ha, whats he using, plastic?

Strong money for 5 minutes welding with 50p worth of steel and plus 20 mins grinding and 10 minutes finish.

I don't disagree.. But if I attempted welding I'd probably blow even more holes in it (and don't have the kit) so, given the cost of most car related jobs, I'm not moaning at an £80 total fix to get an MOT on a £200 facelift omega

Learning to weld is on my to do list. I would happily pay any of you decent welders a good rate for some tuition

[blackviper90210]

Well the results are in

Failed. Corrosion in FRONT wheel arch weakening structure. And the rear fogs aren't working. No advisories

The auto box was very iffy on the run to test centre. After a while it kept losing drive and being very random

Asked garage to check fluid while on ramp. They showed me a small sample, it was dark and nasty

They said it smelt of "clutch" but to me it just stank of used ATF

"Did you check the level with the engine running?"

"No sir, you can't do that, as the torque converter will chuck all the oil out"

Twit, if you want a job done properly....!!

Bugger James, is that something that can be rectified or not?

Easily... The damage is v limited, the garage use an independent welding man who is brilliant, he has quoted £80 for a permanent rustproof repair, so a very minor setback

Ps, still trying to work out if I can see you Saturday, you can meet my lovely mrs

Bloody hope so mate!!  I've just cancelled my training weekend away with my squadron 

[JamesV6CDX]

Well the results are in

Failed. Corrosion in FRONT wheel arch weakening structure. And the rear fogs aren't working. No advisories

The auto box was very iffy on the run to test centre. After a while it kept losing drive and being very random

Asked garage to check fluid while on ramp. They showed me a small sample, it was dark and nasty

They said it smelt of "clutch" but to me it just stank of used ATF

"Did you check the level with the engine running?"

"No sir, you can't do that, as the torque converter will chuck all the oil out"

Twit, if you want a job done properly....!!

Bugger James, is that something that can be rectified or not?

Easily... The damage is v limited, the garage use an independent welding man who is brilliant, he has quoted £80 for a permanent rustproof repair, so a very minor setback

Ps, still trying to work out if I can see you Saturday, you can meet my lovely mrs

Bloody hope so mate!!  I've just cancelled my training weekend away with my squadron 

Can you pm or text me? I know the comms have been third hand.. But at no point have I said anymore than "I will see what I can do but need to leave it open" so I'm concerned you're changing firm plans? :/

Pm/ text me

[JamesV6CDX]

Update

Foglights fixed. Dodgey connection under plastic panel in boot. All repaired and working fine.

Coolant pressure issue, sorted. Thanks entwood for suggestion re header tank, it was the culprit, tiny crack at base of filler neck. Nice new one fitted, holding pressure, temp gauge happy and no obvious leaks

Not yet looked at the gearbox issue however its rattling (like bolts in a tin) in park and neutral, so it's not well

Re-test on weds

[jonny2112]

Good luck 
Glad the coolant issue was (relatively) easily sorted once diagnosed. Was driving me mad 

[SP_3.2]

All the best with the project James sounds like you are getting there step by step...look forward to seeing pics

[JamesV6CDX]

Mot passed, 12 month ticket

Need to source an AR35 now, but won't be for a couple of weeks, may even wait for it to warm up in march

[jonny2112]

Nice one 

[blackviper90210]

Excellent result James

[JamesV6CDX]

Gearbox changed with nice new ATF