mike.swarbrick Posted February 16, 2009 Posted February 16, 2009 Hey guys, I was wondering what I should do with my car come the dreaded MOT time. Fairly certain it won't pass due to damaged sill and blowing mani. What's the best way of disposing of it? Breaking? Straight to scrappy?Cheers guys, I'm going to be heartbroken, I love this car... Quote
Callan Posted February 16, 2009 Posted February 16, 2009 wtf, you on crack dudeeee... not letting you scrap iteasy to pass its mot, if it fail it wont fail on much and it wont be expensive Quote
mike.swarbrick Posted February 16, 2009 Author Posted February 16, 2009 wtf, you on crack dudeeee...Me the one on crack! What'd you recommend then?Cheers. Quote
Callan Posted February 16, 2009 Posted February 16, 2009 matty you dont understand how rare that ep is... mike i seriously sugest, taking it into its MOT and hope its nothing major, even if it does fail on the sill repair it-filler and some black paint) and take it somewhere else... i doubt it will fail thoughThe manifold leak is nothing, 6 bolts holding on your manifold mate, gaskets £15 from toyota i think, simple swap over. wont be much to sort, if you want rid seriously PLEASE contact me first, as il have the car off you Quote
bucketep91 Posted February 16, 2009 Posted February 16, 2009 whats wrong with your sill? a sill can be replaced:> Quote
mike.swarbrick Posted February 17, 2009 Author Posted February 17, 2009 Cheers for the replies guys, and Call. I know it's a rare EP, but it can be a pain sometime. Errrm, the sill isn't in a good way. And being a student I'm not exactly cash rich... Door doesn't leak though, any suggestions? Manifolds blowing and the sills dented, how much would I get for it?Cheers again. Quote
mike.swarbrick Posted February 17, 2009 Author Posted February 17, 2009 Here we go, but I warned you it wasn't good... Quote
bucketep91 Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 awk that will buff out lolid get the panel fixed up and whack on a set of skirts:D lol Quote
Asad Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 Isn`t it usually if theres rust + risk of getting hurt etc where they advise/fail?i cant see any rust/holes....and as for the rear qtr knock it out n fill it gal did a fine job on his ladybird. Quote
Callan Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 seriously mate, if you can get inside the car and try and take out the interior panel, try and pop the dent out as much as possible.... would be such a waste to scrap it Quote
Asad Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 Any close up pics?? i agree with cal on something.....for once Quote
mike.swarbrick Posted February 17, 2009 Author Posted February 17, 2009 Any close up pics?? i agree with cal on something.....for once Haha. It does look worse, I'll try to get a picture tomorrow or few. If anyone just wants to buy it off me for cheap...haha. Come June when MOT time is up. Quote
Callan Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 JUNE!!!! il be having that off you, how much you after mate? PM me if possible Quote
ste91 Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 I'm POSSIBLY also interested lol... how much?But then again I'm fussy with things like this, don't fancy a car that's been damaged but still... 4WD is win.edit - hang on this IS 4wd isn't it or am I thinking of the wrong car lol ? Quote
mike.swarbrick Posted February 17, 2009 Author Posted February 17, 2009 I'm POSSIBLY also interested lol... how much?But then again I'm fussy with things like this, don't fancy a car that's been damaged but still... 4WD is win.edit - hang on this IS 4wd isn't it or am I thinking of the wrong car lol ?Nah bud, ordinary 2wd here. Looks like the 4wd though, sorry to disappoint like though. Quote
Callan Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 rather have 2wd... 4wd is for girls what ever car it is Quote
ste91 Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 rather have 2wd... 4wd is for girls what ever car it isYou say you have trouble with traction yet you don't like 4WD?I'm not the biggest fan of it either but 4WD with a 4EFTE in a lightweight shell i.e. a Starlet is a recipe for a pocket rocket. Quote
Callan Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 well i '' might'' be another starlet owner soon if mike decides what hes doing...up to him but i would love another EP Quote
Callan Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 i know ar, people have different tastes, ive never liked 4wd, even since saph cosworths and escos's have been... its either scary Rwd or scary Fwd for me Quote
Galliano Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 Take it to a bodyshop, get them to beat out the sil.. im sure you can poke the bigger part of it out from the inside mate.. if that fails, wooden block exterior, rubber mallet interior.. then filler over any dimples. Quote
mike.swarbrick Posted February 17, 2009 Author Posted February 17, 2009 I really didn't expect this much interest in it. I will take some more pictures in a minute and upload them to see what you guys think. Cheers guys. Quote
mike.swarbrick Posted February 17, 2009 Author Posted February 17, 2009 Here's the damage...Any opinions? Quote
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