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Bobeek

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Hi All,

First, big hello to everyone as a new member..
I've just got my dream car, a Rallye..ohh dear how long I was waiting for this.. LOL

Probably the car has been before registered here before, a T reg cherry red wonder..

I know, its quite hard to recommend a good, reliable, friendle etc mechanic, but I'm really dont know where to start..I'm living in the UK for 3 years now and I do not really have experience with English garages..
Im living in Stapleton area, would be great someone from this side of the city but I'm also quite flexible..

anyway the car its in quite good order, really looked after, but some stuff needs to be sorted out obviously also I want a basic check as well..

cheers,

Posted 22nd Dec 2014 at 20:00

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bigbadbowen

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What needs doing bud ? If your willing to travel I can give the car the once over for you ?

Posted 22nd Dec 2014 at 20:27

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Bobeek

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bigbadbowen wrote:

What needs doing bud ? If your willing to travel I can give the car the once over for you ?

not because Im not willing to travel, anywhere really with this car, but I really hope I can find someone local..

anyway not really sure but I think the driveshaft need some attention..there is a quite loud knock (only one) coming from the near front side when pushing the accelerator a bit harder or break not that gently..
also really would like a general check as well, mot is coming in a few month..

Posted 22nd Dec 2014 at 21:05

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adam b

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Speak to welshpug, but you are welcome to wander up to Cheltenham if you are really worried about it. I can have a look for you Smile

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Posted 22nd Dec 2014 at 23:30

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adam b

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Probably engine mount rather than shaft, they don't tend to do shafts...

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Posted 22nd Dec 2014 at 23:31

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adam b wrote:

Probably engine mount rather than shaft, they don't tend to do shafts...

I bet so too. When i had a shaft go it was incredibly obvious.
Mounts however will be like brie by now if original

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Posted 22nd Dec 2014 at 23:49

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gilesy

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I remember one of the red rallyes had this problem. Can you post your reg just so we can discount it as being this particular car

Posted 23rd Dec 2014 at 07:56

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Bobeek

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adam b wrote:

Probably engine mount rather than shaft, they don't tend to do shafts...

That was the other idea as driveshaft starting be noise while you turn and later when going straight aswell..
The bottom mount has been changed in the past (approx 2years ago)..

Is there a visual sign on the top one if its dead?

The reg is T191KCK..

Posted 24th Dec 2014 at 10:14

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buzzbrightyear

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the top mount is known to break its fixing point and need plating and welding

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Posted 24th Dec 2014 at 10:28

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Bobeek

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buzzbrightyear wrote:

the top mount is known to break its fixing point and need plating and welding

Will check it, thanks..

Posted 24th Dec 2014 at 10:35

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I think You need to remove the mount to check, not sure if you can see it from below

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Posted 24th Dec 2014 at 10:37

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Bobeek

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buzzbrightyear wrote:

I think You need to remove the mount to check, not sure if you can see it from below

cannot see anything.. Dunno

but that is why I want to find someone expert who reliable..

Posted 24th Dec 2014 at 20:45

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Yep, typical top engine mount breakage symptoms all day - will need a proper repair to be reliable.

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Posted 26th Dec 2014 at 08:34

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Bobeek

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stan_306gti6 wrote:

Yep, typical top engine mount breakage symptoms all day - will need a proper repair to be reliable.

is it safe to drive the car if the mount is broken or has to be done asap?

Posted 27th Dec 2014 at 09:27

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bigbadbowen

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It can't come out but get it done ASAP ? Speak to Daveyboy off here ? It will mean a trip southampton

Posted 27th Dec 2014 at 10:49

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Bobeek

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bigbadbowen wrote:

It can't come out but get it done ASAP ? Speak to Daveyboy off here ? It will mean a trip southampton

I'll try to find someone local first but thanks anyway..

Posted 28th Dec 2014 at 09:49

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