jam91
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Registered: 20th Dec 08
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hey guys, right, i knw youv probs had this Q a million times, but im going to look at a 98' b redtop tmz, engine has done 79k and is a later dispac engine, with f20 box, chris astley mounts, v6 brakes etc.
Other than checking usual oil and water etc, any thing imparticular to be looking for engine wise?
Any help would be grateful.
Cheers.
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reidy22
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Registered: 10th Aug 09
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smoke coming out exhaust etc make sure its running right ie pulling properly not cutting out etc look 2 see ifd wiring id decent and not bodged
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jam91
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that lad said there was a running problem (acceleration) , but said he spent a day rewiring it all. And that sorted it. Do all redtops idle normally?
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Whittie
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Registered: 11th Aug 06
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The 3 i've had, havn't had any idling issues.
I'd be warey about buying it tbh mate, get a shot in it and see if there's any flat spots whilst driving it / putting your foot down.
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SR91
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Registered: 21st Jun 08
Location: Lancashire.
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The logbook to check its legit?
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Nic Barnes
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buying one that needed re registered wouldnt bother me at all. Its a simple enough procedure to sort out.
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McWillster
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quote: Originally posted by Nic Barnes
buying one that needed re registered wouldnt bother me at all. Its a simple enough procedure to sort out.
You say that, but did you not send your log book away 8 times untill you got it right?
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Nic Barnes
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yeah but its still not a difficult process so it wouldnt put me off buying one.
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Mieran
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any proof of mileage? if not it could have done 200+k
if its not running right and not pulling strong don't bother, there is many more to choose from, I did the mistake of buying a rough astra which turned out to be a shit bag
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Nic Barnes
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is it a white one with white 17" wheels on by any chance?
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jam91
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Registered: 20th Dec 08
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it is nic yeah, 1 on cwc, u knw any thing bwt it?
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Nic Barnes
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it had a new engine loom about a month ago. started up and sounded a good engine. not seen it other than then though. didnt smoke, no noises etc.
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jam91
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would u say it would b a good buy? Am gan tmz about 10am
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Nic Barnes
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cant really say i looked at it too much in all honesty.
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connollygt30
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Registered: 16th Nov 08
Location: West Lothian
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Build your own,least you know it will be right
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R1chard
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Registered: 27th Feb 10
Location: Cumbria
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I thought about buying that white redtop of CWC but decided not to....
Think I'll just start to build my own some time soon lol
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jam91
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my bora needs to go 1st, then i can buy anotha corsa.
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