Worst bodge you have seen
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I bought a superb Porsche 944 recently and it is like a time warp machine being almost perfect...............however about once every 100 starts, it does not fire or make any attempt to go and due to that, its a worry you might get stranded.
I suspected the imobiliser and traced the wires to a horrific sight!
All the wires were not soldered or even Scotch blocked, they were all just wrapped and taped up, perfect if you want fires and unreliability, I just find it hard to believe the stupidity of some people. I soldered and shrink wrapped all joints and it started and ran like clockwork.
We shall see after 100 starts if I have solved the problem.
What is the worst bodge you have done or seen?
I suspected the imobiliser and traced the wires to a horrific sight!
All the wires were not soldered or even Scotch blocked, they were all just wrapped and taped up, perfect if you want fires and unreliability, I just find it hard to believe the stupidity of some people. I soldered and shrink wrapped all joints and it started and ran like clockwork.
We shall see after 100 starts if I have solved the problem.
What is the worst bodge you have done or seen?
Edited by trackerjack on Tuesday 1st October 00:01
If your fix on the 944 doesn't work change the DME relay for a brand new one - it could be starting to fail.
And bodge wise a previous 'restorer' had used filler to 'stick' clean metal over the rust on a Mini I bought. I'm just glad I knew about it before I bought it!
And bodge wise a previous 'restorer' had used filler to 'stick' clean metal over the rust on a Mini I bought. I'm just glad I knew about it before I bought it!
Edited by Wigeon Incognito on Tuesday 1st October 00:26
Looked at a Mini Cooper S hack in late 1960's when they were really not collectible. Gearbox had been changed and the engine mounts replaced with wooden (pine) blocks screwed in place with ordinary woodscrews. The engine literally could have fallen out at anytime. Declined a test drive and walked away. I understand the owner did sell the car,but not for much cash it was a genuine Cooper S 1071 I think. Worst bodge I have still seen in 50 years of motoring.
Gilhooligan said:
I guy on my college course jubilee clipped a couple of beer cans round a rusted part of his exhaust. It actually held for a couple of months too!
Now now, that's a well-respected bodge! Not blatantly dangerous like replacing engine mounts with wood, or sealing a sump with bathroom goop.Gassing Station | General Gassing | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff