Hi from Independent Catalunya

Courageous · Post by **Courageous** » Sat Apr 21, 2018 5:30 pm

Hi guys, just purchased a 05 2.0 roadster in the UK to bring down to Spain. Got it off a guy on Facebook for a steal (hope not literally). At 1800 I couldn't refuse could I? Well I hope I have done the right thing.

Declared and observed issues:
Oil leak top front of engine - cam cover and oil filter gasket.
Faulty driver's window. Needs regulator

Had a Mech' lift it and discovered some other stuff:
Both front flex brake hoses bad
Two solid brake pipes rear need replaced
Brake sensor needed
Key needs battery
Brake fluid replacement (because of the above)
Coolant has evidence of radweld and needs replacement (this one worries me a bit).

Would like to know more history on the car as the seller was a bit sketchy. Do you guys share Reg's for this purpose or is it considered bad form?

Looking forward to being a member of this community as a former Z3 owner.

Ian

metal licker · Post by **metal licker** » Sat Apr 21, 2018 6:26 pm

Welcome to the forum

RustyZ4 · Post by **RustyZ4** » Sat Apr 21, 2018 7:51 pm

Hi & Welcome

Nanu · Post by **Nanu** » Sat Apr 21, 2018 8:29 pm

MefiEcosse · Post by **MefiEcosse** » Sat Apr 21, 2018 8:38 pm

Hi and a big welcome from Ecosse!

Courageous · Post by **Courageous** » Sat Apr 21, 2018 8:45 pm

Thanks for the welcome guys,

Nanu - I haven't even seen the car yet! It really was a leap of faith! Will post a pic as soon as I can sorry.

MefiEcosse - is that an independent Ecosse?

MefiEcosse · Post by **MefiEcosse** » Sat Apr 21, 2018 9:11 pm

Courageous wrote: ↑Sat Apr 21, 2018 8:45 pm Thanks for the welcome guys,

Nanu - I haven't even seen the car yet! It really was a leap of faith! Will post a pic as soon as I can sorry.

MefiEcosse - is that an independent Ecosse?

Mibee one day!

Mr Tidy · Post by **Mr Tidy** » Sat Apr 21, 2018 9:15 pm

Welcome to the forum Ian.

That's a brave way to buy, but as you say for the money it has to be worth a punt!

Courageous wrote: ↑Sat Apr 21, 2018 8:45 pm MefiEcosse - is that an independent Ecosse?

That didn't work out last time - shame they only let those in Scotia vote. I'm sure the English would be happy to stop the subsidies.

MefiEcosse · Post by **MefiEcosse** » Sat Apr 21, 2018 9:34 pm

Mr Tidy wrote: ↑Sat Apr 21, 2018 9:15 pm Welcome to the forum Ian.

That's a brave way to buy, but as you say for the money it has to be worth a punt!

Courageous wrote: ↑Sat Apr 21, 2018 8:45 pm MefiEcosse - is that an independent Ecosse?
That didn't work out last time - shame they only let those in Scotia vote. I'm sure the English would be happy to stop the subsidies.

Are you sure? England would be bankrupt without the subsidies!

Mr Tidy · Post by **Mr Tidy** » Sat Apr 21, 2018 9:38 pm

MefiEcosse wrote: ↑Sat Apr 21, 2018 9:34 pm England would be bankrupt without the subsidies!

Which ones are those?

jabber · Post by **jabber** » Sat Apr 21, 2018 9:55 pm

Try recharging and then resyncing the key you can use a tooth brush charger just place the key on it

buzyg · Post by **buzyg** » Sat Apr 21, 2018 10:00 pm

Welcome to the forum.

Courageous · Post by **Courageous** » Sun Apr 22, 2018 5:40 pm

Thanks again guys, Jabber the key can be charged by a toothbrush charger? Crikey! That's clever stuff! Thanks for the tip.

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