Recent content by WellWhoKnows

I would seriously love someone to spend another £300-£400 on Lola and then enjoy her for years to come, it just wont be doing it and no, the potential mark up does not justify the risk

I know what you mean by that, and that was the basis of my question: Does it drive? Yes but slowly with an interesting crunching sound! Is it rotten? No I have paid for all that do be done or done it myself Are all the panels straight Straight as I could get them

I had a cash offer for Lola today, it wasn't a terrible offer but having sat down and listed for myself more than anyone all the work that I have done or had done I do wonder if I should push for a bit more, the list I have come up with so far is: Electrical • Headlight bowls replaced...

So after all that love and care I'm going to shoot for around a grand (collected) but I had huge fun doing it all so if anyone has any doubts about getting into the S3 game, I can only say that enjoy what you do!

Well after Lola being re-assessed it sounds very much like it’s a gearbox or transfer box problem and the garage has suggested a recon box. Looking into this and speaking to who they suggested GS Gears in Coventry the price of £450 + shipping both ways has put me off spending any more on...

Just as an update to all the helpful forum members.. Lola was diagnosed with a failed rear diff seal and that was booked in to be replaced, at the same time the garage recommended that the front propshaft was replaced or the UJ changed if possible, I need to stress that I have the benefit of a...

Just as an update, there have been a few local burglaries and the thinking is that they got my Landy ready and started so that they could load it with booty, yeah I know that an 88" S3 is that spacious but we are talking about scroats who might well be able to break into a 32 year old car but...

Well it's winter again and the noise has started again, now louder than ever. Over the last two weeks the sound has started again (I stress this is ear shaking loud) and usually starts 5 mins/2 miles(ish) after leaving home and then stops the after the first time I come to a halt at a junction...

Yes thank you for asking she is better now, as suggested I took her out for a gentle drive through the lanes of Thurrock this morning and after about 5 minutes the plumes of white smoke eventually got less and less until she ran clear (well as clear as she ever did) Seems like there is no...

Thank you all for the suggestions, I shall leave her resting (safe in the garage this time!) and check all the fluids etc at the weekend, great to have so many helpful people

Strange one this, I got to my 1979 diesel S3 at 8am this morning and found that it was running, it had a bigger than usual pool of oil under the oil filter that usually drips a bit so it must have been running a while. No idea how someone got in or got it running and why then they didnt take...

OK today the news from Essex.. Removed and cleaned glow plugs number 1 - 3 (number 4 was a challenge and as it started to rain I guessed that as it was the one that had the most volts previously it might be worth leaving it) I realise that the numbering system I used in my original message...

No that is a different vehicle

I have been having problems getting my S3 to start recently, it seems that the plugs are not getting warm enough. Today I tested the voltage being supplied to each plug in turn (it is original in-series wiring not the updated parallel), the readings I got were: No.1 6.2v No.2 4.5v No.3...

My latest project is now getting the usual examination and is proving difficult to start, I have noticed that the earth from the last of the glow plugs is not connected to the block although there is a lead there that isn't connected. Not being an expert I am not sure if this has been dealt with...