My Seat Exeo 2.0 TDI Shed
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What can I say... I was desperate. £1450 later I got this as I needed something that was capable of doing 20K miles per year.
128K miles, previously owned by a lad so of course every panel is dented and scratched, the interior was absolutely filthy and it needs 4 x new tyres. You'd think the tyres were the most dangerous part of this shed but you'd be wrong... it's the risk of an epileptic seizure at the flashing 3 x rear light warning messages, the EML for a lambda sensor and the flashing light for a glow plug on the dashboard. It could also do with an oil service and the steering wheel is not straight.
I have been busy though... I went on National Tyres and have booked me in for 4 x Autogreen ditchfinders, front tracking, and an MOT on Friday for an initial £330.88. I did some searching and found some discount codes, 10% for the tyres and half price tracking, so that took it all to £277.43 which was even better. Don't stop reading, as because I went through a cashback website I got £7.32 back for nowt. So all that has cost me the grand total of £270.11
Whilst I was at it, they wanted £174.99 for an oil and filter service. So I've managed to get 5L of oil (eBay, Mannol) and a filter (CP4L) for £19.85 so will do that at the weekend. Glow plugs x 4 I got from CP4L for £49.21 so I'll ask them to fit them whilst it's in for an MOT, along with the lambda sensor. Ordered some cheapo floot mats from eBay too for £13.99. That's where the spending will stop, for now, as hopefully it will be good until the next MOT.
128K miles, previously owned by a lad so of course every panel is dented and scratched, the interior was absolutely filthy and it needs 4 x new tyres. You'd think the tyres were the most dangerous part of this shed but you'd be wrong... it's the risk of an epileptic seizure at the flashing 3 x rear light warning messages, the EML for a lambda sensor and the flashing light for a glow plug on the dashboard. It could also do with an oil service and the steering wheel is not straight.
I have been busy though... I went on National Tyres and have booked me in for 4 x Autogreen ditchfinders, front tracking, and an MOT on Friday for an initial £330.88. I did some searching and found some discount codes, 10% for the tyres and half price tracking, so that took it all to £277.43 which was even better. Don't stop reading, as because I went through a cashback website I got £7.32 back for nowt. So all that has cost me the grand total of £270.11
Whilst I was at it, they wanted £174.99 for an oil and filter service. So I've managed to get 5L of oil (eBay, Mannol) and a filter (CP4L) for £19.85 so will do that at the weekend. Glow plugs x 4 I got from CP4L for £49.21 so I'll ask them to fit them whilst it's in for an MOT, along with the lambda sensor. Ordered some cheapo floot mats from eBay too for £13.99. That's where the spending will stop, for now, as hopefully it will be good until the next MOT.
trevalvole said:
My recollection is that this was the previous generation Audi A4. How much Audi is there, especially on the inside, and how much SEAT stuff? I suspect the Audi stuff will be from the time when they majored on solidity.
That's the one (B7?). Everything is Audi apart from the steering wheel airbag logo and the cloth seat patternMrC986 said:
That'll do as a "town car" to compliment the new raging bull 
I'd just check when the cambelt was last changed as it's the sort of thing that if they haven't looked after it could have been parked for another day/year/decade!!
I can't see you losing all your initial outlay on this one. Top shedding
Thanks! And yep, cambelt planned for Xmas time I think I'd just check when the cambelt was last changed as it's the sort of thing that if they haven't looked after it could have been parked for another day/year/decade!!I can't see you losing all your initial outlay on this one. Top shedding
akirk said:
It needs a ‘my other car is a Lamborghini’ sticker in the back! 
I think they are good cars - we have a later seat (Ateca) and it is superb
My GF suggested that but I've kept the other car quiet from colleagues and only told a handful of people I've got it so a sticker is out of the question ha! I think they are good cars - we have a later seat (Ateca) and it is superb
Cockaigne said:
20k a year and you buy the cheapest tyres going, doesn't make sense really they will wear and most likely be crap in the rain.
I'm sure if it/I survives going through torrential downpours with bald tyres I'll be OK with a fresh set of Autogreens. I actually used to work for a Michelin subsiduary so I'm fairly au fait with tyre brands etc.Countdown said:
Or maybe he can afford a lambo because only spends money on what he needs, rather than what other people tell him he needs? 
Nice car OP - love the colour
This. The tyres I have chose match my requirements and my risk level is more than satisfied. There’ll be more updates on this shed than the other car, I’m sure. Nice car OP - love the colour
Tried to fit the new glow plugs tonight but the socket I got was the wrong size, so I’ll have another go at the weekend.
The ditchfinders get fitted tomorrow so fingers crossed I don’t die instantaneously
HughG said:
I had one of these a few years ago, it was a good tool and drove well even when I got rid at ~150k miles. I lamented the lack of Bluetooth for music but could at least make calls. I changed it for a Passat when we had kids.
Yeah the lack of Bluetooth is a minor annoyance, although I’ve been tempted to fit a £20 Android Bluetooth stereo but I’ll see how I get on with my £3.50 aux to iPhone cable which means at least I can listen to Spotify. Oh and in other news the glow plugs are Bosch so I won’t die.
MOT and tyres done today, and I didn't die on the way home so that's positive. As was the fact I knocked the EML off whilst in the MOT place car park :P
Managed to get the right socket for the glow plugs to changed those tonight, 20 minute job. Absolute piece of piss.
The old ones looked a bit scorched. Never owned a diesel before so maybe someone can tell me if this is normal?
They couldn't do the tracking as it needs new track rod ends so I'll get that all done another time. Still considering one of those sheighty eBay bluetooth stereos for £20 but we'll see how we go.
ETA...
Managed to get the right socket for the glow plugs to changed those tonight, 20 minute job. Absolute piece of piss.
The old ones looked a bit scorched. Never owned a diesel before so maybe someone can tell me if this is normal?
They couldn't do the tracking as it needs new track rod ends so I'll get that all done another time. Still considering one of those sheighty eBay bluetooth stereos for £20 but we'll see how we go.
ETA...
Countdown said:
The OPs managed to afford a Lamborghini so I’m going to hazard a guess that his judgements about “economy” are fine.
This did raise a wry smile, thank you! Edited by p4cks on Friday 28th July 18:10
I'm still alive, the Autogreens are actually a superb tyre for anyone considering them.
Because this car is getting FA spent on it, I needed a rear wiper motor. £65 for a new one, £35 for a used one or be a Frankenstein and make my own from a MK1 Leon.
Before the operation
The operation itself
And the result, with a full sweep of the rear window
Total cost including the new arm and blade was £20. This is one of the reasons I can afford to run a Lambo. I also still shop at Lidl and will buy Autogreen tyres for my shed for forever more.
Because this car is getting FA spent on it, I needed a rear wiper motor. £65 for a new one, £35 for a used one or be a Frankenstein and make my own from a MK1 Leon.
Before the operation
The operation itself
And the result, with a full sweep of the rear window
Total cost including the new arm and blade was £20. This is one of the reasons I can afford to run a Lambo. I also still shop at Lidl and will buy Autogreen tyres for my shed for forever more.
dxg said:
Pull the front wings off and hack out the foam blocks that soak up water and rust the wings from the inside out. You can see the one on the driver's side is already having that effect.
Then duct tape the edges of the rusted out sections of arch to ready it for the next MOT.
Aye both sides literally have holes in, but it passed an MOT fairly recently with them so I'll just leave them. Anyone with a VAG car of that era knows only too well about those bThen duct tape the edges of the rusted out sections of arch to ready it for the next MOT.
d foam blocks and the problems they cause! VeeReihenmotor6 said:
Nice work. I just got rid of mine as spares repairs after 10 years happy motoring. Steering rack went, couldn't get a gen item which is all my specialist would fit as couldn't have the rack out-off for refurb-refit taking up ramp space. Waited for 3 months on a rack off road so called it a day. Also parts were getting hard to find - wings, bumper, lights all obsolete but if you're running it as a shed it doesn't really matter.
Yeah hopefully it's got three years left in it, that's how long I anticipate keeping it. If it hasn't turned into a pile of rust by then! The POS needed a DPF so found one from Germany, got it delivered last month. Finally got an appointment at the garage to fit and they say it’s too small. Opened a claim on eBay, only for it to rejected. So I’m £350 deep with a DPF that I’ve no idea what it fits. Opened a claim with PayPal so we’ll see.
Don’t tell anyone but I got the DPF hollowed and remapped for £500 - I don’t have any lights on the dash now which is a positive!
Don’t tell anyone but I got the DPF hollowed and remapped for £500 - I don’t have any lights on the dash now which is a positive!
OvalOwl said:
HOWEVER! I think it is more likely to be Yiddish or Hebrew! Something about the beloved of the Lord being blessed.
Aye makes sense, the lad I bought it from was Jewish who was selling it to go back to Israel for some sort of pilgrimage. I think it means... MAY OUR BELOVED GOD BLESS THIS SHED
drewwa said:
Have you checked the service history for the oil pump drive geing upgraded, they are a known weakness on this tdi 2.0. I had mine done on my b7 A4 avant.
Cheers,
Drew.
Hi Drew. I've not, I've not even heard about it (granted, I've not done much research on this engine). What is it I'm looking out for?Cheers,
Drew.
ETA - just done a bit of research there and I think I'll just take my chances
Edited by p4cks on Sunday 26th November 19:43
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