This won't won't be anything special in terms of the work I'm going to do to it. It's literally a case of sort the few issues it has, get it back on the road and then sell it. The profit will go towards the restoration of the other Rallye I have. I was severely tempted to track it when I first heard about it. However, having seen the car when I collected it, its way too good for that and we all know these are a bit scarce now.
Today we get it onto the ramps and start work on the brakes and make sure everything else underneath is solid. Looks like its going to need a cambelt so will be on the look out for a kit. Other than that, it needs a non temp clock as it looks like its been replaced at some point with a GTi6 one. Could do with a rear bumper as its cracked in one corner and possibly a new front wing.
Having said all that, apart from the paint issues, its clearly been looked after. Trying to trace a previous owner, guys called Rhys I think from Scotland.
Having looked at the car, its worth a lot more even as it sits than I paid for it. I don't know why someone else didn't grab it....granted it needed trailering but that's no real issue is it? Dragging it out of the dales was a bit hairy but no real issue. Granted advertising it on Detailing World probably wasn't the best place but hey......ended up he needed it gone quickly. I've access to a tow car and a trailer....rest is history..
Got some jump leads on the battery as well and it started first time. 3/4's of s tank of fuel which is a result! Sounds like its got a lifter stuck. Not surprising if its been stood for a while. Going to get flushed and have an oil and filter change today as well. Will have all new brake fluid once we've sorted the brakes.
Today we get it onto the ramps and start work on the brakes and make sure everything else underneath is solid. Looks like its going to need a cambelt so will be on the look out for a kit. Other than that, it needs a non temp clock as it looks like its been replaced at some point with a GTi6 one. Could do with a rear bumper as its cracked in one corner and possibly a new front wing.
Having said all that, apart from the paint issues, its clearly been looked after. Trying to trace a previous owner, guys called Rhys I think from Scotland.
(13-10-2015, 09:54 PM)Eeyore Wrote: This was the super cheap one. Glad someone got it in the end and is going to get it back to how it should be!
Having looked at the car, its worth a lot more even as it sits than I paid for it. I don't know why someone else didn't grab it....granted it needed trailering but that's no real issue is it? Dragging it out of the dales was a bit hairy but no real issue. Granted advertising it on Detailing World probably wasn't the best place but hey......ended up he needed it gone quickly. I've access to a tow car and a trailer....rest is history..
Got some jump leads on the battery as well and it started first time. 3/4's of s tank of fuel which is a result! Sounds like its got a lifter stuck. Not surprising if its been stood for a while. Going to get flushed and have an oil and filter change today as well. Will have all new brake fluid once we've sorted the brakes.
Cherry Red Rallye - Full on OEM resto.....