Yup, picked a T5 today after wondering if there were any 'good' ones that were left, well it turns out good examples are still about. Im sure people will have seen the blue auto estate on ebay, well its just done 150 miles back to its new home without a problem, there are a few issues with it but overall its pretty dam good. Only done 127k, body is pretty much spotless apart from 2 small dinks and a dodgy sprayed rear bumper, I might get the gun out of retirement and sort it when the weather gets warmer. Full grey leather and a the 'proper' colour interior of grey/black combo.
On the way home a few issues have shown up, first is the rear end is chattering a lot on potholes, suspect top mounts, pretty sure its got normal dampers already on so no messing there, while the brakes are fine I do feel I need to upgrade them so going to see if I can find some Volan replacements so I can go 'bigger'. The main issue though is the auto box, I HAVE NO KNOWLEDGE AT ALL OF THESE, I am definitely untrained as far these go but after reading up this morning that it should 'lock' in 3rd and 4th, I am sure it is slipping abit, more noticeable in 4th, firstly the oil is very clean, bright pink, quality unknown also I haven't checked the level yet, I do suspect it is low, it changes smooth, no knocks or jerks. A manual conversion might be on the cards yet, but I don't hate the auto as much as I thought I would do...
As said earlier this thing is in need of alittle love, noticed it still has the original vac pipes on it, im afraid to touch them incase they disintegrate, the normal oil leak from the filler cap that is wetting the engine nicely, it does look like it needs a service but it runs good, potential unknown atm till its ready for some kickdown action...
Advice always welcome, ideas on the box please...
cheers
Mark
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