Re: 1990 Turbo Auto
Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2020 6:13 pm
I do fear speaking too soon but I've felt that the 480 has seemed slightly more reliable of late! I've had it out about once a week. I don't want to leave it sat, that's when the problems started last year so want to keep him moving. The only nightmare is the mud and wet with the Carcoon I still want a garage.... I'm sure it'd be a different story if I wasn't on the swamp out there and a had a driveway but the Carcoon is an absolute state. This then transfers to the car whether I like it or not.
The ABS light always comes on for a minute or so on first start (I think a lot of people have this don't they?) but always goes off and I don't feel any problems.
Anyway. Popped to see a man today who was recommended to me. He just works from a nice workshop at home. He was a mechanic in London/Hampshire, then he went on to be a cameraman for a long time and wanted to get back into cars. He deals with classics and old rally/racing cars for his son. He was great. Took about and hour going over what I'd got, checking it all fitted/was correct adding any other bits to the list I need. All without sucking air in through teeth or sighing or disinterest! He even gave and estimate! Which I nearly fell over myself about. After my last experience with 'labour only' I was quite prepared for this to be about the same.....no, about a 1/5 of that. So I'm very happy with him doing the work and glad to have found him. He listens to what you have to say (so many garages never listen to the facts/advice I pass on from you guys!).
So, by the end of January, hopefully I'll have some nice 'after' images to share.
Here are some befores. Front control arms a bit rusty but none of it too terrible.
https://ibb.co/album/YBch8K (sorry, this site hates me trying to upload more than one image!)
or video if you just love a good nose.
https://youtu.be/vOYgtCW4SmA
The ABS light always comes on for a minute or so on first start (I think a lot of people have this don't they?) but always goes off and I don't feel any problems.
Anyway. Popped to see a man today who was recommended to me. He just works from a nice workshop at home. He was a mechanic in London/Hampshire, then he went on to be a cameraman for a long time and wanted to get back into cars. He deals with classics and old rally/racing cars for his son. He was great. Took about and hour going over what I'd got, checking it all fitted/was correct adding any other bits to the list I need. All without sucking air in through teeth or sighing or disinterest! He even gave and estimate! Which I nearly fell over myself about. After my last experience with 'labour only' I was quite prepared for this to be about the same.....no, about a 1/5 of that. So I'm very happy with him doing the work and glad to have found him. He listens to what you have to say (so many garages never listen to the facts/advice I pass on from you guys!).
So, by the end of January, hopefully I'll have some nice 'after' images to share.
Here are some befores. Front control arms a bit rusty but none of it too terrible.
https://ibb.co/album/YBch8K (sorry, this site hates me trying to upload more than one image!)
or video if you just love a good nose.
https://youtu.be/vOYgtCW4SmA