Bought a Lemon! need help please

frankeygsxr1000 · Post by **frankeygsxr1000** » Fri Feb 29, 2008 1:16 pm

cheers to everyone for there quick replys they've really helped me big thank you to TIM gti ,tegwin, mouse, 8080

I guess from what ive read already in this forum its gonna be a labour of love but im gonna get it all sorted as im totally in love with the motor the best car i've owned and i've had a few

I think im gonna get my mechanic to sort the sensor and try resetting the scan i let you know as i find out its going in tuesday for the rest of the work ie-

-both steerin rack arms
-n/s/r wheel bearing
-all new brake pads
-middle exhaust hanger bracket
-new oil breather hose
-new rear wheel speed sensor(hopefully this will sort the abs problem of the pump been out of tolerance)

once again thanks to all who helped a newbie to this forum i'l post soon as i know more

oh and ps gonna mod the grill with a nice red trim as it looks minted after reading so quality D.I.Y tips

Cheers all please post if anyone has anyother ideas

Thanks Lee

Tim_GTi · Post by **Tim_GTi** » Fri Feb 29, 2008 2:28 pm

No problem mate, what other plans du have for the car in terms of modifications?

Mouse_GTI · Post by **Mouse_GTI** » Fri Feb 29, 2008 5:59 pm

It is a great car. It has it's flaws but other than that I love it. Very underrated and rare

vdubit · Post by **vdubit** » Fri Feb 29, 2008 6:58 pm

My god mouse, wtf? Â£100 for air con recharge??? Jesus, i charge Â£35! Mot i charge Â£25. Rear discs and pads cost me less than Â£20 all in, Cam belt kit was Â£50. Â£100 for a headlamp bulb? Got my 6000k pair for Â£40. Not only that, but the part numbers are gsf numbers, so you can work out how much profit they made on it all!

frankeygsxr1000 · Post by **frankeygsxr1000** » Fri Feb 29, 2008 6:59 pm

yeah totally agree you dont see that many about mouse

frankeygsxr1000 · Post by **frankeygsxr1000** » Fri Feb 29, 2008 7:03 pm

i think my next mod is the door pins and replace the inside handles as they've got that flakey look...

and then the wheels the outer rims look horrible so i think a refurb is in order or a good polishing kit and a bit my time

Tim_GTi · Post by **Tim_GTi** » Fri Feb 29, 2008 8:14 pm

frankeygsxr1000 wrote:i think my next mod is the door pins and replace the inside handles as they've got that flakey look...

and then the wheels the outer rims look horrible so i think a refurb is in order or a good polishing kit and a bit my time

Niice

frankeygsxr1000 · Post by **frankeygsxr1000** » Wed Mar 05, 2008 8:16 pm

Ok so my mechanic rang me to tell me all the works been done thats needed to the car ie

Cam belt/tensioners/guides replaced.
gearbox seals replaced.
lamba sensor replaced.
new brake pads all round.
oil breather hose replaced.
n/s/r wheel bearing replaced.
n/s/r wheel speed sensor replaced.
both steering rack arms replaced.
Rear hi level brake light fixed.

So all errors have gone now expected 1

abs pump outside tolerance

But my mechanic has had a good look at it all and gave me 12 months MOT

as long as i sort the abs pump soon as poss

So looking about am i best of just sending mine off for a refurb cause i rang round loads of breakers and no joy anybody got any ideas bar going to the local stealers ie Â£657 off them

Thanks lee

sylvester · Post by **sylvester** » Wed Mar 05, 2008 8:27 pm

Try BBA-reman 01634 230055 for a price on a refurb unit, they're in rochester kent.

And that bill is a big ouch!

Tim_GTi · Post by **Tim_GTi** » Wed Mar 05, 2008 8:30 pm

Wasn't just a sensor then hey?

frankeygsxr1000 · Post by **frankeygsxr1000** » Wed Mar 05, 2008 8:34 pm

yeah bad bill but least it all good now eh

yea gutted tim was kinda fingers crossed it was gonna be.But well guess its not meant to be so its a refurb of second hand unit me thinks

but least its got 12 months on it now

neilGTI · Post by **neilGTI** » Thu Mar 06, 2008 4:15 pm

My ABS light is on nearly everyday and that is apparently because of the ABS pump.

The chap in my local garage said it isnt the pump though, and that the rings which the ABS speed sensors "read" could be dirty/corroded/cracked and that i should have a look at cleaning them up before spending Â£600 for a new pump to still have the problem.

Lux · Post by **Lux** » Thu Mar 06, 2008 6:53 pm

Just thought i'd let you know you're not the only one thats bought a lemon mate

A week after i bought mine i wasn't happy with the clutch. Got it checked and the numpty that had it before put a recon clutch in

So new clutch and front discs and pads done a week after owning it.

Had the car about 6-8 weeks now and just looked at my tyres today and i need 3 of the blighters

Spare keys batteries need changing so will probably need to reset that too.

I'm dreading on when it needs mot and service later this year!!

But tbh, i still love it

Colour-concept · Post by **Colour-concept** » Thu Mar 06, 2008 7:25 pm

Try changing the sensor first buddy alot cheaper.

Had my ABS light on in the Colour concept, took sensor out blew it off and put it back in and hey presto cheap solution to my problem.

Moral of the story.... try the cheap thing first...

1200 odd quid for a service and MOT..... that has shockd me.....

frankeygsxr1000 · Post by **frankeygsxr1000** » Thu Mar 06, 2008 9:13 pm

Cheers for all the great replys's least its gone through the mot today

With a bit of a bad bill but its okay for 12 now so gonna spend some time this weekend on her all been well and dependant on the weather....gonna get ever wheel sensor we'll 3 of them as i've had 1 replaced just generallly clean the rest of them...

is there a post about where the sensor are located or has any1 got any good advice on them sorry but never worked on such a new type car my old beamer was 1995 so pretty easy compared

Thanks Lee