Almost bought some more French crap!

by **PompeySteve** Wed 06 Mar 2013, 19:27

A guy a couple of doors up has a really nice BX GTI 16v and only wants about £1,200. Almost agreed on the spot but thought I would do a bit of research first. Only 32 left on the road with rust a real killer under those bits of plastic trim so parts supply is nearly non-existant. Mind you 160BHP and ony weighs a bit more than the GIT!

by **Lord Chris** Wed 06 Mar 2013, 23:12

i blew mine up because the oil guage ssaid it had plenty and it lied Mad

by **PompeySteve** Thu 07 Mar 2013, 01:13

According to the seller, oil starvation is a big problem on these engines. Mind you can't believe you took any notice of a french dial readout ... dur they are only there for show Rolling Eyes

by **Teknow** Thu 07 Mar 2013, 06:13

Friend had one. The hydraulic pipes are prone to rot too. But later ones had plastic pipes so you can retro fit ?

That exhausts my useful knowledge. Except to say I owned 2 x AX and a ZX diesel. They were all crap.

by **hersham boy** Thu 07 Mar 2013, 08:33

Think we need a discussion about Pompeysteve. i think its about time we banned the french car man.. you need help Steve.

by **Teknow** Fri 08 Mar 2013, 11:38

hersham boy wrote:Think we need a discussion about Pompeysteve. i think its about time we banned the french car man.. you need help Steve.

Rob - I see nothing wrong with wanting to spend hour after hour, night after night, week after week, banging away in the garage, with a French thing Laughing