"It failed on the headlight aim being too low on both lights, missing mounting on the exhaust. excessive play in the trailing arm pin/bush and excessive CO after the 2nd fast idle"
Hopefully nothing a hammer and some gaffer tape can't fix :lol:
I expect the headlights are fairly simple to rectify (or is there something that often breaks?)
Exhaust mounting and suspension bush seem straightforward.
Excessive CO - lambda sensor?
Oh, and the aircon doesn't work and the engine rattles like a diesel. But hey, I expect it will be a good introduction to the mechanics of a 2.0TS
Wouldn't it be funny if the low lights was due to the regulator being set for a heavy rear load... Could also be that it's stuck in that position. Have you checked?
P reg (presumed 96) and 112k. Some history including cambelt at 82k. Owner knows a bit about Alfas as he reckons the diesel rattle is the variator.
I've already bought new genuine variator + belt tensioner, just need to start collecting the rest of the service/MOT fix parts. Oh, and collect the car of course
Good luck - '96 is one of the first and at 112k it will need some stuff.
Good that the cambelt was changed at 82k - next change at 118k. However if the variator needs changing now then that's gonna cost at least £500.
Rear suspension bushes are always worth a look - does the rear end "clunk" - is there a bit of wear on the inside of the rear tyres? If the answer to both is "No" then great. If not - another £500.
Aircon - if all of the controls work - fan, vents, hot air, then the news is good and bad. Good because it is just an aircon problem - bad because that could be expensive - best case scenario - £100 or so for a recharge.
Headlights - not a problem - I have never met anybody who has ever used the electronic beam adjustment other than just to aim at a wall, turn the knob and say "oh so that's what it does". Just manually adjust them and forget.
So, after gathering some new parts - variator, balance belt, tensioner + some Powerflex bushes - it turns out the owner has lost the V5. Purchase cancelled!
I could have done but something better has landed in my lap -
1 owner, 70k TS W reg, £1000 spent in Feb 08 - £2300. And it's two doors away
Just need to raise a grand in the next 10 days. I sense an ebay frenzy coming on..
I'll keep y'all posted
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