We’ve had this ours for over 5 years now. Genuinely think Colin McRae’s spirit takes over me every time I drive her too. She gets staged down every backroad in the country and will simply not fail on me no matter how hard I try. Best car I’ve ever owned.
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We’ve had this ours for over 5 years now. Genuinely think Colin McRae’s spirit takes over me every time I drive her too. She gets staged down every backroad in the country and will simply not fail on me no matter how hard I try. Best car I’ve ever owned.
McFall1984
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New one hopefully to fit tomorrow and fingers crossed it starts
New one hopefully to fit tomorrow and fingers crossed it starts
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Bought a 2011 Saab 9-3 1.9ttid Turbo Edition on Wednesday evening. Managed to buy it as a trade sale but has a folder full of receipts for work carried out, same owner since 2012, etc so hopefully nothing major to worry about.
The car hadn’t been prepared for sale so Friday was spent deep cleaning the interior - cif and a scouring sponge for the beige bits and some AG Interior Shampoo for the rest, before dressing with AG Vinyl & Rubber.
Also fitted 2 new dipped beam bulbs - Ring Xenon 150. Has to be the easiest car to fit bulbs to - there’s even part of the screen wash reservoir filler that just lifts out to provide access.
Started into the outside - Anachem Articulate, Snow Foam and Gleam, followed by Tarminator. Clayed with Megs. 2-stage machine polish - megs 105 + 205 on Rotary.
Unfortunately rain halted play today, so I still have Naviwax to apply and all the trim to clean/dress.
Bought a 2011 Saab 9-3 1.9ttid Turbo Edition on Wednesday evening. Managed to buy it as a trade sale but has a folder full of receipts for work carried out, same owner since 2012, etc so hopefully nothing major to worry about.
The car hadn’t been prepared for sale so Friday was spent deep cleaning the interior - cif and a scouring sponge for the beige bits and some AG Interior Shampoo for the rest, before dressing with AG Vinyl & Rubber.
Also fitted 2 new dipped beam bulbs - Ring Xenon 150. Has to be the easiest car to fit bulbs to - there’s even part of the screen wash reservoir filler that just lifts out to provide access.
Started into the outside - Anachem Articulate, Snow Foam and Gleam, followed by Tarminator. Clayed with Megs. 2-stage machine polish - megs 105 + 205 on Rotary.
Unfortunately rain halted play today, so I still have Naviwax to apply and all the trim to clean/dress.
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It’ll do the job the very best.
Still need to get the Octy shifted to get Bex into an SUV.
Lappintyre
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Pics required!
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Wee bit more stripping and got the belt off. Finally found a use for that Mickey mouse puller I bought about 10 years ago for loosening the cam wheels.
The belt was actually dead on and everything looked to be in good shape... but sure might as well plough on!
Just need to pull the hydraulic tensioner arm off and the water pump. Couldn't be arsed today - had the Jag to sort too so.only gave it an hour or so.
The belt was actually dead on and everything looked to be in good shape... but sure might as well plough on!
Just need to pull the hydraulic tensioner arm off and the water pump. Couldn't be arsed today - had the Jag to sort too so.only gave it an hour or so.
The truck had a wee turn today, I removed the massive useless ugly breezeblock strobe lights and fitted nice new slim line ones, they are really bright now, gonna stick two flat led beacons on the front of the cab eventually
Wee spin out across Spelga Dam with @quattro Rick
Never thought that the C63 would feel slow, he has ruined it for me
That RS6 moves like nothing else I've been in, the torque is relentless! And the noise 
Never thought that the C63 would feel slow, he has ruined it for me
That RS6 moves like nothing else I've been in, the torque is relentless! And the noise quattro Rick
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Wee spin out across Spelga Dam with @quattro Rick
Never thought that the C63 would feel slow, he has ruined it for me
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Definitely enjoyed getting to hear the downshifts off yours tbh, I can't blip down to 1st anymore as it's bad for the box but was unreal for noise.
Pity it was a crappy day, still was a good wee run out!
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Pulled the thermostat housing and found the edge had a piece missing so have to wait for a replacement to come in. Glad I checked it because it would be a right bollocks to put it altogether and then it end up leaking. Fitted new waterpump, hydraulic tensioner and idler and two engine mounts as well.
Also replaced the cam cover gaskets. The right side was in some shape! Spark plug bores filled with oil and all. The lying sod that sold me the car said they were done 
So can't do anything now until new housing arrives (and also the mount on the front there needs done). Longest cam belt change ever lol
Also replaced the cam cover gaskets. The right side was in some shape! Spark plug bores filled with oil and all. The lying sod that sold me the car said they were done
So can't do anything now until new housing arrives (and also the mount on the front there needs done). Longest cam belt change ever lol
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What engine is this @Coog?Pulled the thermostat housing and found the edge had a piece missing so have to wait for a replacement to come in. Glad I checked it because it would be a right bollocks to put it altogether and then it end up leaking. Fitted new waterpump, hydraulic tensioner and idler and two engine mounts as well.
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Also replaced the cam cover gaskets. The right side was in some shape! Spark plug bores filled with oil and all. The lying sod that sold me the car said they were done
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So can't do anything now until new housing arrives (and also the mount on the front there needs done). Longest cam belt change ever lol
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A4 2.4 V6. Was going to pay someone to do it but decided to just do it myself. Thankfully I've all winter so taking my time and doing an hour here or there. Quite enjoying myself if I'm honest!
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Looks complicated enough! Thought it was VAG alright.
Good luck!
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It's handy enough. The cam pulleys are floating so the cams themselves (and crank) are locked and I just need to clamp the pulleys once I've set the belt tension. Tools for it was only £20
Big Pimp
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You’ve the heart of a lion.
I’d be facing a frigged engine at this stage
I’d be facing a frigged engine at this stage
big-lew18
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Got the VRS paintwork corrected and ceramic coated, chuffed with the results
