75ZT CommunityA social community of enthusiasts, owners, appreciators and collectors. With expert knowledge of all things from MG to Rover and beyond.2014-09-08T17:36:43+00:00https://www.75ztcommunity.co.uk/feed.php?f=9&t=8275&mode2014-09-08T17:36:43+00:002014-09-08T17:36:43+00:00https://www.75ztcommunity.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=8275&p=77102#p77102 On an older car I chased a low speed knock for weeks or even months. Replaced pretty well everything on the front suspension before realising the brake pads were loose in the caliper. At higher speed the rattle went because the disc lifted them enough to stop the rattle.
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]]>2014-08-21T08:14:41+00:002014-08-21T08:14:41+00:00https://www.75ztcommunity.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=8275&p=76907#p76907 There is always the chance that you cut your losses, sell for a fraction that you have spent, buy something else and then discover it needs money spent on it.
]]>2014-08-20T23:48:05+00:002014-08-20T23:48:05+00:00https://www.75ztcommunity.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=8275&p=76905#p76905http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261275292603? ... EBIDX%3AIT
]]>2014-08-20T20:33:52+00:002014-08-20T20:33:52+00:00https://www.75ztcommunity.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=8275&p=76904#p76904If you like the car and have become to know how it works too and can get help from owners on forums such as this one it seems a shame to let it go imo
]]>2014-08-20T10:02:35+00:002014-08-20T10:02:35+00:00https://www.75ztcommunity.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=8275&p=76900#p76900 It's been a while since I was on the forums as I bought my cdti ZTT as I was having a child. Now he is in preschool I can finally get going on the car again but I need help with a decision. I bought the car for £3300 from a guy who said he'd maintained it. It turns out he didn't. The car now has around 75000 on it and it's top spec but without traction c.
This is what I've done so far and this is now what it needs. I've spent around £4000.00 (??!) so far on maintenance, servicing, winter wheels and tyres etc.
Self - Fitted:
Synergy 2A tuning box Pierburgh Maf Synergy Chrome dash switch Multimedia double din head unit Replaced boot cover handle Replaced all exterior badges Fitted leds / sidelights / main beam Fitted Underbonnet pad Millers XFD 5w/40 oil 2x5ls Zx1 Oil treatment Millers diesel sport 4 fuel treatment Liqui-Moly Diesel Purge Fitted through flow EGR valve Fitted BMW Pcv breather Replaced Dashboard (Rhodium Grey) Replaced Repeaters Plenum drain mod and spy hole Air intake mod
Work done by garage:
60,000m Service MOT + full check over for condition Air con check + regas Lower suspension arm (FL) TWICE! New Bonnet sensor New radiator New spare key Drop links front and back Powerflex bushes: lower engine mount / wishbone rear bushes / F anti-roll bar bushes Top strut bearings Coolant hose
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Now needs:
Dampers + Springs Condenser (I think) Exhaust, drop links and top mounts CV joints
Total around £500 + £500 labour
On top of this I have water coming into the wheel well from somewhere, the rear tailgate demist is dead (probably the window) and the wheels are buckled so I'll need new wheels. Also I need a respray on the bonnet, front bumper and front L wing.
Do I repair or just swallow my losses and try and resell? The problem is that I need to do a certain amount to resell anyway. Eg cv joints, paint. I have the money to buy another car but it's the hassle of buying and reselling + I like the car. There isn't really much else I like other than a Range Rover Sport and my son will probably trash it if I get one so what's the point?....
Help and opinions please!!
Ps. I can't find a new front left damper ANYWHERE! Rimmers out of stock. Any ideas?
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