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All, thanks for all the help directly (to my questions) and indirectly (reading all the content on here).
Prepare yourself for a laugh / the most naive post of the year!
Following a conversation that started on here, went up to Scotland this weekend and acquired myself a lovely 2 owner, full service history, 43k, fully original (wait for it), Trophy that is now sat in my garage. Had previously seen, driven and decided against 2 other trophies.
In conversation with the seller (who was great throughout) and asking about service history established that the car would definitely need front Sachs fully refurbed and timing belt done and discounted the price accordingly (and discounted worrying about them...). I had a look at the rear Sachs and they seemed in ok shape so I had a look through the full history of all work, checked the VINs, etc. had a drive and proceeded merrily on with the purchase.
Upon arriving home I thought I would have a tinker and look over the new discs and pads that had been done all round so whipped off the front drivers side wheel....only to find....no Sachs damper...this is what losing feels like.
Anyhow, putting aside that I am 1. a retard and 2. not worrying about how a swap of front dampers came to pass in the first place (a long time ago looking at corrosion on the front "imposter" dampers) what are my options?
simply a case of waiting for a used pair to come up for sale and the refurbish? Car will go into mark fish asap for a full inspection and service as well as cam belt in next few weeks if I can get a slot.
Help!!!!!
Prepare yourself for a laugh / the most naive post of the year!
Following a conversation that started on here, went up to Scotland this weekend and acquired myself a lovely 2 owner, full service history, 43k, fully original (wait for it), Trophy that is now sat in my garage. Had previously seen, driven and decided against 2 other trophies.
In conversation with the seller (who was great throughout) and asking about service history established that the car would definitely need front Sachs fully refurbed and timing belt done and discounted the price accordingly (and discounted worrying about them...). I had a look at the rear Sachs and they seemed in ok shape so I had a look through the full history of all work, checked the VINs, etc. had a drive and proceeded merrily on with the purchase.
Upon arriving home I thought I would have a tinker and look over the new discs and pads that had been done all round so whipped off the front drivers side wheel....only to find....no Sachs damper...this is what losing feels like.
Anyhow, putting aside that I am 1. a retard and 2. not worrying about how a swap of front dampers came to pass in the first place (a long time ago looking at corrosion on the front "imposter" dampers) what are my options?
simply a case of waiting for a used pair to come up for sale and the refurbish? Car will go into mark fish asap for a full inspection and service as well as cam belt in next few weeks if I can get a slot.
Help!!!!!
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