Collected my car yesterday. It passed the MOT with only an advisory on parking brake (hand brake for us UK citizens). This was the first MOT in my ownership, so i was nervous.
The car had already had belts, rollers, idelers and tensioners changed in 2007 as well as water pump. I took this chance to have the belts (both cam and balance) changed as it had been nearly 4 years.
I asked the garage to look into my squeeky brakes - which turned out to be that i need new brake pads all round. I also noticed a horrible grinding noise after i had swtiched the car off that lasted for a few minutes. This turned out to be a badly worn Turbo water pump.
I also asked them to sort the sloppy gearchange. This was done by changing the stick to a 968 item and replacing worn bushes. Instructions are available if anyone wants them.
Total price was £900 - gulp, but the drive home was a sensation. The gear shift is just how it should be.
However,
I gave the car a clean today and noticed a few items that need attention.
Firstly,
The metal trim around the small side window has come away from the rubber. Is this wasy to fix, just shove it back in?
Also, the dashboard light ilumination level potentiometer has been pushed into the dash. How can i get this sorted?
Bloody cars......
) has them on the shelf at the workshop, least he did few weeks ago. I changed mine so must be easy, couple of screws at the end of the dash and it comes off.