Reality Check - Page 16

audi80fan · 13-06-18, 09:32 AM

Yeah, I was nosey and already spied the clean bill of heath. Never doubted it for a second

Result

Duffy3074 · 13-06-18, 09:37 AM

I'm always nervous with an MOT, I'm as diligent as I can be but we're all only human.

Inspector said the underside was immaculate and was very complimentary about the car.

It needs some miles under the belt and some professional paintwork as it's clean/smart from a distance but not so much closer in but all in all, a very nice car.

Bottom line is, within a month, it's gone from a serious candidate for the scrappie, to clean car with a future, I'm pleased about that.

audi80fan · 13-06-18, 09:41 AM

I intend to keep it nice and dry in my garage for a couple of months until my other lease car goes back. So will be tucked away safe. Don't want those nice new brake discs getting rusty!

Duffy3074 · 13-06-18, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by audi80fan

I intend to keep it nice and dry in my garage for a couple of months until my other lease car goes back. So will be tucked away safe. Don't want those nice new brake discs getting rusty!

Indeed.

Budget for some paintwork and seriously nice car long term!

Ben · 13-06-18, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Duffy3074

Smugetty smug smug!

Clean pass, no advisories

A result

bigchewie · 13-06-18, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Duffy3074

Roof lining going back in now and much cleaning of plastic going on. Because the majority of the plastic is self coloured I've been using Meguiars Scratch X plastic polish, it really bring the trims back to life.

I shall be trying this out, great tip., ta

bigchewie · 13-06-18, 12:21 PM

Just read the remainder of the post, top work and glad its been saved and went to a good home

Duffy3074 · 18-06-18, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by bigchewie

Just read the remainder of the post, top work and glad its been saved and went to a good home

Thanks!

Duffy3074 · 18-06-18, 05:23 PM

Just to show a good project is never quite done.

Wishbone bushes replaced yesterday, it was Fathers Day so I treated myself to a sneaky hour in the garage. The Meyle bushes are good, the white stuff is ice.

Suspension completely quiet now.

Noticed that the next noise of import was the fuel pump which I hadn't noticed before. It's easily twice the volume of my external pump on the 90 whereas I think it should be quieter. Popped the old one out, new one in the post. Noticed that the petrol inside the tank was lovely and warm. I don't know if this is normal or whether it's a sign that the pump was failing with increased friction and heat.

Centred the steering wheel and checked for any firmware update on the head unit (some modern JVC bluetooth thingy) which there wasn't.

Running out of things to do, which is a good thing as it's going away on Saturday.

Duffy3074 · 23-06-18, 12:13 PM

And sold to Audifan.

Genuinely sad to see it go but glad to see it going to a good home.

Another one saved

13-06-18, 09:37 AM	#152
Duffy3074 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Dalgety Bay, Fife Posts: 2,078	I'm always nervous with an MOT, I'm as diligent as I can be but we're all only human. Inspector said the underside was immaculate and was very complimentary about the car. It needs some miles under the belt and some professional paintwork as it's clean/smart from a distance but not so much closer in but all in all, a very nice car. Bottom line is, within a month, it's gone from a serious candidate for the scrappie, to clean car with a future, I'm pleased about that. Last edited by Duffy3074; 13-06-18 at 04:58 PM.

13-06-18, 09:32 AM	#151
audi80fan Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 1,157	Yeah, I was nosey and already spied the clean bill of heath. Never doubted it for a second Result

13-06-18, 09:41 AM	#153
audi80fan Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 1,157	I intend to keep it nice and dry in my garage for a couple of months until my other lease car goes back. So will be tucked away safe. Don't want those nice new brake discs getting rusty!

13-06-18, 12:21 PM	#157
bigchewie Grown up member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: West Lothian Posts: 103	Just read the remainder of the post, top work and glad its been saved and went to a good home

18-06-18, 05:23 PM	#159
Duffy3074 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Dalgety Bay, Fife Posts: 2,078	Just to show a good project is never quite done. Wishbone bushes replaced yesterday, it was Fathers Day so I treated myself to a sneaky hour in the garage. The Meyle bushes are good, the white stuff is ice. Suspension completely quiet now. Noticed that the next noise of import was the fuel pump which I hadn't noticed before. It's easily twice the volume of my external pump on the 90 whereas I think it should be quieter. Popped the old one out, new one in the post. Noticed that the petrol inside the tank was lovely and warm. I don't know if this is normal or whether it's a sign that the pump was failing with increased friction and heat. Centred the steering wheel and checked for any firmware update on the head unit (some modern JVC bluetooth thingy) which there wasn't. Running out of things to do, which is a good thing as it's going away on Saturday.

23-06-18, 12:13 PM	#160
Duffy3074 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Dalgety Bay, Fife Posts: 2,078	And sold to Audifan. Genuinely sad to see it go but glad to see it going to a good home. Another one saved