1988 Volkswagen Golf GTI
A bit of corrosion has been discovered in our Golf GTI so the car is now with Greg and the paint shop to rectify. We are not expecting it to take too long to resolve the issues and prepare the car for paint.
1993 Ford Escort XR3I
On to our Ford Escort XR3i, fitted the hub and caliper and removed the old brake pad matter from the caliper.
A bit of work required on the wiring. We have reconnected a couple of wires where the crimps had broken. We have also managed the cables away from sight.
1978 MG Midget 1500
Final preparation and PDI is now complete on the Midget. This is due to be delivered to a very very happy Richard next week.
We have trimmed the bracket and paint black. Foam has been attached to the tank back and sections cut out to go on bracket. We have cut new length of hose to go between radiator and tank and a length for overflow pipe also. Stick foam to bracket and mount tank. Fit pipes to tank and radiator. Cable tie overflow pipe in position. Top up tank. Refit grill and both intake pipes. Fit new nearside mirror base and secure mirror. Carry out road test. Stop and adjust idle speed, then return to garage.
Now, we are good to go.
2004 BMW Alpina
A full appraisal has now been carried out on one of our new arrivals, the very attractove BMW Alpina Z4.
During appraisal, George carried out general MOT inspections such as checking suspension components, tyres, lights, fluids, drive shaft etc, checking for any play.
Upon inspection, all lights work however, the rear center tail light is missing a few led’s and has a cracked lens.
Brake maintenance light is illuminated.
The tyre sealant bottle in the boot was upside down and begun leaking going inside the holder and the compressor.
The CD multi-player does not eject.
Minor oil leak visible underneath near side front.
Alpina front sticker is worn/damaged.
There are small dents on near side wing and door near 3.4S badge.
Small scratch offside front wing where bumper and wing meet.
Rock chips in front of rear wheel on both sides on sill.
Edge of door has door ding marks.
Small mark offside of rear number plate.
Inner edge of both front tyres worn but still legal.
Reverse sensors potential fault as do not beep.
We’ll now start to work through the list in preparation for filming with Molly.
2003 Porsche Boxter 2.7
Jon is now working on appraising the Porsche Boxter too.
Remove offside headlight and remove sidelight bulb for replacement. Remove offside rear light bulb holder and remove indicator bulb, again for replacement.
Inflate tyres. Jack each corner and check tyres.
Visually inspect brakes and torque wheel.
Repeat for each wheel.
Get on ramp and continue inspection.
Start repairs and order parts.
Remove nearside wing air vent and backing for when new backing arrives.
Remove broken nearside under tray and repair with cable ties and refit.
