stewarttownsend
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So Im still alive and not been doing much due to Covid and before that was still doing Pendle Powerfest but not really going to many shows... anyway passed my 50th few months ago and been looking at a nice day to day runner to replace the Insignia of dreams and thought better get the GTS on the road..... hmmm the winter wasn't kind.
So it needs a front subframe !!!! awaiting a price but feel I may be passing out and looking at the threads, welding it isn't a choice as it's probably rotted all over the place.
Needs new chassis plates on both sides. (Is this what the part is called? Located both sides middle of the door area under and attaches to subframe - Flat metal plates)
Front springs snapped on both sides
Rear springs corroding
Failed emissions on lambda on the second run - assume one sensor needed or could it just be because stood for a year without moving
2 New front tyres (had 4 wheel alignment done as well aarrgh scrubbed on inners)
Also needs the on/off solenoids for exhaust and new alarm and major service (Needs also the rocker cover seal replacing as dripping oil)
Apart from that, all is good.. !!! Let's play a game of how much to keep her on the road
Few Questions:
Parts - the best place to source to get an idea on prices?
Subframe - assume not wise getting one from a breaker?
Fitting - so garage said can do subframe without removing the engine, waiting to get a quote. I would normally go to Marios but thats 70 minutes away and I also need to get someone to collect me and same other way round, any places in Lancashire that have opened up that can be recommended ?
Had my eye on Ghibli as a runner but now I think the Panamera is ahead, Alfa Romeo Guilia and followed by Audi RS4 or a tractor !!!
So it needs a front subframe !!!! awaiting a price but feel I may be passing out and looking at the threads, welding it isn't a choice as it's probably rotted all over the place.
Needs new chassis plates on both sides. (Is this what the part is called? Located both sides middle of the door area under and attaches to subframe - Flat metal plates)
Front springs snapped on both sides
Rear springs corroding
Failed emissions on lambda on the second run - assume one sensor needed or could it just be because stood for a year without moving
2 New front tyres (had 4 wheel alignment done as well aarrgh scrubbed on inners)
Also needs the on/off solenoids for exhaust and new alarm and major service (Needs also the rocker cover seal replacing as dripping oil)
Apart from that, all is good.. !!! Let's play a game of how much to keep her on the road
Few Questions:
Parts - the best place to source to get an idea on prices?
Subframe - assume not wise getting one from a breaker?
Fitting - so garage said can do subframe without removing the engine, waiting to get a quote. I would normally go to Marios but thats 70 minutes away and I also need to get someone to collect me and same other way round, any places in Lancashire that have opened up that can be recommended ?
Had my eye on Ghibli as a runner but now I think the Panamera is ahead, Alfa Romeo Guilia and followed by Audi RS4 or a tractor !!!
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