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Some jobs ticked off the list. Cambelt, dephaser, water pump and aux belt changed by thte local specialist. They also fixed the windows - after looking at how to do it I was not in the mood for having an argument with the mechanisms so left it to them! Garage I used was the old Renault dealer in...

And why are old Citroen's just so cool? Yes it was a bit of a cheat being at the Nurburgring as that place is crawling with nice cars, but these two definately stood out.

I am not renewing my membership yet so I don't waste my money on spare parts and upgrades that are not needed at this stage! It is to force me to do other jobs on it to make it mechancially sound first. But I saw those on Facebook the weekend and they are not on there anymore so assumed they...

Thanks. Williams wheels were sold before I could message. Was also too late on a set of OZ F1's too. Then there was a dodgey add for another set of F1's on Facebook that I had to avoid. Weirdly I am tempted to get a set of Ph2 172 wheels for the time being. I quite like them and will be perfect...

No idea sorry. Not looked at ones ones to get. I have previously bought a non-genuine coil pack from Euro Car Parts that was just totally wrong and wouldn't fit as the mounting points were different and the electrical plug was the wrong shape. This was despite it being a "for that car" according...

Amazing, didn’t realise about the anti roll bar bushes, but I haven’t looked. With the damper and springs it means I can leave that for a bit and not worry about it. Don’t worry it will end up looking the part, not going to let this go to scrap

To be honest no idea. They are different to the front head rests so I won’t to say no?

It was only a matter of time. Bit of work to get it to where and how I want it but shouldn’t be too difficult.

Ever since selling my old Ph1 I’ve always sorted wanted another. Managed to get enough funds and I’m happy with the condition and level my BMW E34 535i is at I need something else to occupy my time/ruin my life. So I’ve bought another Ph1. It’s nothing “special” as such at the moment, but that...

I use one of those garden hand sprayers to wash my cars. 8ltrs is just about enough to wash a large saloon car. They are brilliant at getting the car wet and rinsing but not suitable for shifting dirt or wheel arches like a hose or a pressure washer would. Nerver really notice as the cars never...

I have used the Autoglym Extra Gloss Protection sealant for a few years now and found that pretty good. The other month I needed to put in an order with AMDetails for some detailer and some rain repellant and also needed to replace some of my Autoglym stuff so I thought I would try what...

It's time to ruin my life again with another Ph1 172. Does anyone know of any or have one they are parting with? I know my budget will not stretch to a really really good condition one but open to options. There is one on eBay atm that could be worth a look. Does mention surface rust but doesn't...

Nope, I’m just getting it done when it is needed. Feels wrong giving it to someone to service when they are only changing the oil and filters.

First time I changed the oil in my E34 I drained just over 3ltr out and put in nearly 7....no idea how it was running before I changed it Yeah I get that, just didn't know how much was too much as its the first modern engine I have had.

No more than 100 I think and that is an over estimate, I am working from home and am not going anywhere. It did say "at your earliesy convenience" in the message so it wasn't like pull over now or else. I haven't read what the consumption is on these engines, I was going on experience of other...

How much oil have you used Mark? I had a warning today on mine that it is at the minimum level and please top up a litre. Engine has done 13k miles so to me that seems excessive. Annoying thing is that it is booked in for its first service in two weeks. I am a little reluctant to top it up for...

In the 13k miles I have had mine I have averaged 30.81mpg and the highest I got it was to 38.04mpg. Was better on fuel than my 1.8T Octavia vRS. I think mine is getting worse but I am driving it less and those journies are shorter distances. IIRC they are pretty much the same engine but the...

I also agree. I really like mine. I don’t use it like you as it is my daily drive but it is all the car I could want - comfortable, fast, easy to drive, nice place to be and is inconspicuous despite kids who try and race me off the lights in their Fiesta’s and Corsa’s. Think it makes an ok...

I have never got into mine and though "yes, this needs more power" or even any other upgrade for that matter, apart from a manual gear box but that is a different matter. I get the LSD upgrade and I would be tempted with it but I don't think I would "use" it and I probably should get one for my...

It’s so easy to do a full service on an engine once it is out so makes sense to. I would have liked to have cleaned and painted the engine I put in but I needed it done quick as it was my daily car. I used a Gates cam belt kit which was about £99 from eBay. Also iirc there is also a known issue...

I am certain my step dad's old kit car he built didn't have a reverse light. But then I am sure there are rules about "if it was fitted from new with one then it needs to have it". The giov website is pretty good at searching for all the rules and that. Also I may have missed it have you tried...

Make sure you change the cam belt and tensioner while the engine is out. I had one fail on me (of the morning I was booking it into get replaced) on my old vRS. And also the oil pick up pipe which is another common one. And iirc there is a hard plastic breather pipe under the inlet that is prone...

I don't have an outside tap so I use a little garden hand sprayer. Works really well. The only down side is the flow rate of water if you need to use a lot of water quickly for like getting under wheel arches etc. But I can rinse my E34 with 8ltr of water, although it is very rarely dirty to...

Did you use a DA to apply the Autoglym stuff? I’ve got a bottle of that too and only ever applied it by hand. I get it’s not a hobby for everyone, but that guy just annoys me. Yeah I’ve had a few people come up for a chat when I’ve been working on my E34.

Like this a lot. Wish I had space for another car to do this with. Maybe when my M140 is returned I will have another Ph1 to do something like this with as I rarely use a car anymore for commuting so it would be perfect! With the Menzerna polish, do you just use the heavy cut compound? I've...

It's a Metro, that came as standard. I had an identical Metro to this, but in white, several years ago as a stop gap. Bought for £150, someone went into the back of it and push the bumper mounting point back a bit. Fixed with a piece of wood and a sledge hammer. Claimed £150 cash off the other...

Bare with me on this one, but this Metro and Rover 214 The Metro has been around for a while where I live. It looked in great condition. Shame it’s not a 3 door as I would have put a note on it to buy it. Then it got damaged, not sure how. Bit of a shame. Then the 214 appears and it’s the same...

Sure I read somewhere that the estates created more downforce than the saloons. But then in the 1996 season they allowed boot spoilers but they weren’t allowed above the roof line so they couldn’t fit it to the estates so moved to the saloons. Can’t remember where I read that. But it also...

I feel the same when driving mine, it doesn't feel me with confidence plus there is a lot of money tied up I do not want to crash!! I would like to get it on an air field and go mad with it just to see how far is too far with little risk. There has been times when I have been surprised on what...

Nothing wrong with an E34 on Style 32's....that's what I have on mine! haha. But yes, the M5 looks a lot better on Throwing Stars, look more purposeful looking original.