25-10-2015, 11:41 AM
Mk1 Astra 1.3 estate. Bought at auction for winter running, a month later big ends went.
was advised would be poss other work too.
bought a recon engine + fitting. 1st service by fitting firm resulted in oil dribble (filter not tight), then drinking oil, (fauly batch vlve stem seals), refused rework until I threatened legal action.
ARB tie rod failed whilst cornering, almost t-boned car at junction.
blower motor developed squeal, water in rear lights,
next spring, failed MOT, -screen, h/lamps, tyres, rusty sills 7 tirrets, brake lines, etc, etc.
mind, it did pass one thing, the emissions test.
Flogged it asap, spares or repair.
Bought a D-reg 205 derv instead. (a far better car)
was advised would be poss other work too.
bought a recon engine + fitting. 1st service by fitting firm resulted in oil dribble (filter not tight), then drinking oil, (fauly batch vlve stem seals), refused rework until I threatened legal action.
ARB tie rod failed whilst cornering, almost t-boned car at junction.
blower motor developed squeal, water in rear lights,
next spring, failed MOT, -screen, h/lamps, tyres, rusty sills 7 tirrets, brake lines, etc, etc.
mind, it did pass one thing, the emissions test.
Flogged it asap, spares or repair.
Bought a D-reg 205 derv instead. (a far better car)
It goes, it stops (as reqd). 
Hate Housework!
Hate Housework!