Member Since: 09 May 2013
Location: Stroud, Glos
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Is it worth breaking?
Hi all, I’ve got a 55 reg HSE which is a bit of a project. Needs a few small bits but I think the r/h head gasket is leaking. I don’t mind breaking it but do people think there’s enough demand for the parts? Or just sell as is?[/b]
14th Jan 2021 1:13 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
Posts: 72786
If you’ve got the time, space and are organised enough to keep track of loads of bits going to loads of places (SWMBO did that for me) then deffo strip. You’d be amazed at what sells, and what doesn’t, but there’s always demand for parts. It’s pretty easy to strip, if I can do it in freezing conditions with basic tools (if in doubt, cut it out) then a trained monkey on speed can do it.
Well that would be my advice in normal times. No idea if still valid in these weird times.
14th Jan 2021 1:18 pm
MJD 3
Member Since: 10 Feb 2016
Location: Teesside
Posts: 311
I think you’ll find demand for parts will be high as new OEM items are pricey.
I’ve a couple of items I’m after if you do decide to strip it down.General Grabber AT3's
EGR Valves Blanked
Aluminium sump guard
Tree/Rock sliders.
Bank Account - Empty.
14th Jan 2021 1:24 pm
CongoBoy
Member Since: 05 Mar 2019
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 525
DSL wrote:
If you’ve got the time, space and are organised enough to keep track of loads of bits going to loads of places (SWMBO did that for me) then deffo strip. You’d be amazed at what sells, and what doesn’t, but there’s always demand for parts. It’s pretty easy to strip, if I can do it in freezing conditions with basic tools (if in doubt, cut it out) then a trained monkey on speed can do it.
Well that would be my advice in normal times. No idea if still valid in these weird times.
Quote "A trained monkey on speed"unquote.
That answers a lot of questions Del!!!2008 D3 HSE Stornoway Grey (UK)
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14th Jan 2021 1:39 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
Posts: 72786
Does indeed!
14th Jan 2021 1:40 pm
TDi.Si
Member Since: 09 May 2013
Location: Stroud, Glos
Posts: 99
I did wonder as there getting on a bit now! It’s had a lot of money thrown at it by the looks of the underside! Previously when I’ve broken cars I’ve been left with loads of stuff and regretted not leaving it in the shell when it went for scrap! That’s what I want to avoid really. It’s a nice spec car though so will have bits for upgrades I guess not just replacement items.
14th Jan 2021 1:46 pm
Nudge
Member Since: 19 Nov 2017
Location: Lothians
Posts: 4
Same situation here - Just fitted Dunlop coil suspension last month and now it is a project so has to go. Appreciate the advise
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