Hello and a happy new year to everyone on the forum
I am new to Maestros but have admired the turbo for years and secretly wanted one for a while, i am mainly into Fords but fancied a change and i thought another needed to be saved from crumbling into dust.
So mine is rather rough and has lots of holes....its also the wrong colour which at present is what i believe to be tahiti blue (worst paint job ever) so it will be going back to green, i've not attempted to start it as its been left so long. I dont see the point in changing the cam belt and oil just to run it up and potentially cause any damage so the engine is going up north to a mate who knows his stuff for a full strip and rebuild.
I have purchased a Clubman which sadly will be coming to bits to supply many parts to repair 248 (yes it really is that bad) although im taking what would be seen to be a perfectly serviceable car off the road im fast learning that parts are extremely scarce for these things.
So, theres going to be bits from the clubman which will probably be of no use to me such as seats,carpet,door cards,glass ect.... which i will offer to club members and theres going to be a few bits and bobs i need which i will put up in the "Wanted" section.
Its going to be quite a project due to the sheer amount of rust! so any info/help/advise along the way would be appreciated.
Regards
Gary
I am new to Maestros but have admired the turbo for years and secretly wanted one for a while, i am mainly into Fords but fancied a change and i thought another needed to be saved from crumbling into dust.
So mine is rather rough and has lots of holes....its also the wrong colour which at present is what i believe to be tahiti blue (worst paint job ever) so it will be going back to green, i've not attempted to start it as its been left so long. I dont see the point in changing the cam belt and oil just to run it up and potentially cause any damage so the engine is going up north to a mate who knows his stuff for a full strip and rebuild.
I have purchased a Clubman which sadly will be coming to bits to supply many parts to repair 248 (yes it really is that bad) although im taking what would be seen to be a perfectly serviceable car off the road im fast learning that parts are extremely scarce for these things.
So, theres going to be bits from the clubman which will probably be of no use to me such as seats,carpet,door cards,glass ect.... which i will offer to club members and theres going to be a few bits and bobs i need which i will put up in the "Wanted" section.
Its going to be quite a project due to the sheer amount of rust! so any info/help/advise along the way would be appreciated.
Regards
Gary
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