Back on the Road

[captain haddock]

Big thanks to Kris, who came over and gave the old girl the once over yesterday. After a bit of tinkering we had her running again. After 10 years in the garage, a great result I think!!

Next a good service and see where we go from there.

thanks for the other replies to my original post

capt haddock

First post!

Hi all, new member here!!!
I've got a 5 in my garage, that I want to get back on the road. Thought this would be the best place to start. Can anyone recommend a decent garage/mechanic in the Swindon/Oxford area. Its a pretty standard 86 E. Don't want it to be the fastest thing in the world. Just running and sound and back on the road.
capt haddock

[J$£5GTT]

ahoy captain welcome to the rtoc !..
whats the condition of the car have you an idea of what work it needs doing?
just a general service?



pirate J..

[captain haddock]

New poster! (less than 10 posts)

I'm sure it'll be more than a service. Its been stood for approx 4 years!!

Bodywork is good, front seats are shot
Mechanically not so sure. What I can remember from the last time i drove it. It ran a bit hot, the speedo wasn't working. I spose first thing would be to give it a once over and take it from there.

History goes, bought it, drove it for a year, wiring loom burnt out (fixed) someone tried to nick it, got given a company car, been in the garage waiting while I've got some money together!!

[IANMM]

try not to send it to a garage yo will get shafted......try to see if a local member or members can sort you out


ian

[bye_all_c_ya]

as above or get a manual and a tool kit and start your self and get help as needed of the site

[modfather]

as above or get a manual and a tool kit and start your self and get help as needed of the site

i got a spare manual if you want it

[DaveMayGTT]

Sounds like a service and a flush of the rad/coolant and give it a try.

[Markey Mark (BD)]

Alright mate, if you get stuck i'm not a million miles away from Oxford i live in Aylesbury, more than happy to give your 5 the once over if you like.

[Kris M]

Ahoy captain

Im in Swindon, i dont mind giving your 5 a going over aswell

[Spooky]

You need to visit the PMT SW HQ

[firstchoicegary]

i would trust these guys they all know a hell of alot if some one willing to have a look im sure they know more than renault do

[captain haddock]

New poster! (less than 10 posts)

Big thanks to Kris, who came over and gave the old girl the once over yesterday. After a bit of tinkering we had her running again. After 10 years in the garage, a great result I think!!

Next a good service and see where we go from there.

thanks for the other replies to my original post

capt haddock

First post!

Hi all, new member here!!!
I've got a 5 in my garage, that I want to get back on the road. Thought this would be the best place to start. Can anyone recommend a decent garage/mechanic in the Swindon/Oxford area. Its a pretty standard 86 E. Don't want it to be the fastest thing in the world. Just running and sound and back on the road.
capt haddock[/quote]

[Brigsy]

Good work! get some pics up

[Big Steve - Raider]

Ahoy There Me Hearty!!

I'm glad 'auld Krissy M sorted you out & didn't shivver ye timbers!!

Safe Passage!

[Kris M]

no problems Joel, was nice to meet you yesterday. Was nice to see a standard lekky blue, E plater

Had afew issues with a rather 90`s lazerline alarm system which ended up in the bin eventually . other than that id didnt take much to get the old girl fired up, just a new tdc sensor and an AEI ( + some fresh fuel )

Just get those parts on that list i gave you Joel, and il pop over in the coming weeks and we can see what the car needs for an MOT

[J$£5GTT]

Ahoy There Me Hearty!!

I'm glad 'auld Krissy M sorted you out & didn't shivver ye timbers!!

Safe Passage!

,nice one M,what a good lad...
gta go....shark attack!!