The Joy of Running an Old Shed (Vol 2)

[Ryyy]

7 5 7 said:

Good shed! Great price! Definitely a contender for my Vectra replacement, if I ever need to get rid, be interested to know how you get on with the 1.8 in your Insignia

Thankyou, I'll post some updates of how I get along

[BenS94]

Ryyy said:

BenS94 said:

Only 2020 onwards EcoBoosts are timing chain, and are much better in many ways. You only have to take the Focus for example - I'm noticing virtually identical 1.0T and 1.6s being vastly different in price - the 1.6 being dearer to buy as it's a tried and trusted unit.

So what's the crack with the 1.0 then? Has ecoboost and the 1.6 doesn't? Me and the missus have said for a while about sharing a car and the one I'm most in favour of is the zetec s and would rather the 1.6 over the 1.0 for power but should the 1.0 be avoided anyway??

The 1.0 is a turbocharged 3 cylinder, which first appeared in 2012 in the MK3 Focus and claimed to offer the power of a 1.6 but the economy of a 1.0. The 1.6 is a naturally aspirated 4 cylinder, based loosely around a many-times-updated Zetec unit from around 1992, you know exactly what you're getting and what to expect with this engine - yes they can have issues too, but they're smooth, free revving, fun to extract power from, and reasonably good on fuel. The 125 bhp Ti-VCT 1.6 would be my choice in a MK3 Focus. The 1.0T also runs incredibly hot - so hot in some cases, I've heard that the paint has cracked and blistered on the bonnets of some Fiestas with the engine.

[Ryyy]

BenS94 said:

The 1.0 is a turbocharged 3 cylinder, which first appeared in 2012 in the MK3 Focus and claimed to offer the power of a 1.6 but the economy of a 1.0. The 1.6 is a naturally aspirated 4 cylinder, based loosely around a many-times-updated Zetec unit from around 1992, you know exactly what you're getting and what to expect with this engine - yes they can have issues too, but they're smooth, free revving, fun to extract power from, and reasonably good on fuel. The 125 bhp Ti-VCT 1.6 would be my choice in a MK3 Focus. The 1.0T also runs incredibly hot - so hot in some cases, I've heard that the paint has cracked and blistered on the bonnets of some Fiestas with the engine.

Thanks for that its very informative is the 125 bhp Ti-VCT not ecoboost? There seems to be 2 variants from a quick auto trader search, the ecoboost and the powershift, is the 1.6 ecoboost okay or just as bad as the 1.0? Id rather the ecoboost as you get a lot more power but if the whole ecoboost is problematic no matter ehat size engine then I think I'll give it a miss on the engine temp, reminds me of the tg episode where Clarkson was trying to cook on the engine

[BenS94]

Ryyy said:

BenS94 said:

The 1.0 is a turbocharged 3 cylinder, which first appeared in 2012 in the MK3 Focus and claimed to offer the power of a 1.6 but the economy of a 1.0. The 1.6 is a naturally aspirated 4 cylinder, based loosely around a many-times-updated Zetec unit from around 1992, you know exactly what you're getting and what to expect with this engine - yes they can have issues too, but they're smooth, free revving, fun to extract power from, and reasonably good on fuel. The 125 bhp Ti-VCT 1.6 would be my choice in a MK3 Focus. The 1.0T also runs incredibly hot - so hot in some cases, I've heard that the paint has cracked and blistered on the bonnets of some Fiestas with the engine.

Thanks for that its very informative is the 125 bhp Ti-VCT not ecoboost? There seems to be 2 variants from a quick auto trader search, the ecoboost and the powershift, is the 1.6 ecoboost okay or just as bad as the 1.0? Id rather the ecoboost as you get a lot more power but if the whole ecoboost is problematic no matter ehat size engine then I think I'll give it a miss on the engine temp, reminds me of the tg episode where Clarkson was trying to cook on the engine

The 1.6 EcoBoost is definitely one to avoid, I've seen no end of engine failures, it was also said that in America (and some cases here) cars with that engine were catching fire.

[A500leroy]

Ryyy said:

Ryyy said:

Off to see a 1.8 petrol insignia tomorrow, low miles and a shed price Hopefully this is the one because I'm sick of having no vehicle. Any pointers to be looking out for?

It's now sat on my drive few niggles with it got me a bit of a haggling position so met at £1350, happy days...hopefully will get a photo up when the rain stops.

Also if a500 Leroy sees this, I think my new purchase fits the bill, as above I have only just got it but enjoyed the comfort on the m/way, doesn't seem such an effort to get in and out of and that's coming from a caddy which is like sitting at your dining table, even when lowered. Can have it for £2500

Edited by Ryyy on Saturday 25th March 16:13

lmao, strangely I was looking at them online last night.

[egor110]

A500leroy said:

lmao, strangely I was looking at them online last night.

I doubt it'll meet your refinement criteria though .

A big n/a engine or something turbocharged is going to be have far less engine noise on the motorway .

The old saab aero at 70 would only be revving at 2k the replacement 2 litre non turbo mondeo is revving at 3.5k doing the same speed .

Like everything it's a toss up , a diesel would be barely working but then you run the risk of more to go wrong with the diesel , much the same as a petrol turbo , a petrol non turbo is going to be working harder on the motorway but there's far less to go wrong .

[bearman68]

I don't see to many problems with a petrol turbo. As ever, Saabs are the past masters, and their 2.0 turbo engine is very nice, superbly smooth, and economical. But road tax is expensive, and of course they are long in the tooth, and increasingly hard to find.
I have a few Vaux turbo engines, and the problem with them is not so much the turbo, as the brittle plastic coolant pipes, that break and destroy the engine.
The German brands are clearly to be disregarded at this end of the market, and the PSA turbo engine is pants due to the timing chain isses, and the 1.2 3 pot wet belt issues.
You're not left with much choice.

[Ryyy]

Well here it is, 2010,1.8 ,85k,mot till September and cost £1350

Slight steering wheel wobble on certain parts of the motorway, hopefully just wants the wheel balancing/tracking.

Needs a rear fog light bulb.

Headlights are condensationy, going to look at drying them out and sealing any cracks.

going to give it a service and cambelt too for good measure.

I really like it,It's a great car to drive and well specced so hopefully serves me well.

[sixor8]

A quick look on A/T shows that to be a good buy on the face of it. At that price, they are normally either Diesels with major faults, have mileage way over 100k or an insurance cat car.

[Ryyy]

sixor8 said:

A quick look on A/T shows that to be a good buy on the face of it. At that price, they are normally either Diesels with major faults, have mileage way over 100k or an insurance cat car.

I know, it actually put me off a bit as I thought is a bit too cheap so what's wrong with it but I spoke to the buyer, seemed genuine,nice area and hpi check all clear so went with it. Fingers crossed it doesn't blow up idk the condition of the ayto trader ones either but the kids have been in the back and there's the odd scar but nothing major, still very presentable.

[7 5 7]

Ryyy said:

Well here it is, 2010,1.8 ,85k,mot till September and cost £1350

Slight steering wheel wobble on certain parts of the motorway, hopefully just wants the wheel balancing/tracking.

Needs a rear fog light bulb.

Headlights are condensationy, going to look at drying them out and sealing any cracks.

going to give it a service and cambelt too for good measure.

I really like it,It's a great car to drive and well specced so hopefully serves me well.

Good stuff! Cambelt is cheap on these too, no water pump to mess with (runs on different belt) and loads of space in the engine bay too

Very underated cars, and alot of car for the money. Snob factor is a great thing for residuals for us shedders

[QBee]

Ryyy said:

I know, it actually put me off a bit as I thought is a bit too cheap so what's wrong with it but I spoke to the buyer, seemed genuine,nice area and hpi check all clear so went with it. Fingers crossed it doesn't blow up idk the condition of the ayto trader ones either but the kids have been in the back and there's the odd scar but nothing major, still very presentable.

This can just happen for all the right reasons.
8 years ago I spotted an ad on AT for a Saab 9-5 estate auto, leather, 2.3 turbo, 96k miles, 15 years old, full Saab SH, for £875.
Hit the phone and arranged to go see it that evening.
It turned out to be an elderly couple of 82, who had had it for 12 years, 36,000 miles, and were only selling because they had inherited a 2 year old VW and the Saab was the logical choice to sell. They simply felt that £875 was a fair price.
Apart from a short changing us on the amount of air in the tyres (my wife, after 100 miles on the M1 "it's nice, but a bit squirrely" - tyres were at 18 psi!) it has been no trouble.

Good luck with your purchase - it's nice to have a decent shed for a change.

[AlexGSi2000]

Corsa C 1.0.

Remember my first few lessons and thinking it was alright, until the first time I was asked to drive onto a dual carriageway.
Pedal travel from 20-100% did nothing.

[Pieman68]

Ibiza did the Reading run again last week without missing a beat - and slightly better economy after the service and new MAF sensor. I got 47 to the gallon according to the onboard - which at 45p a mile is a nice little earner

Last time I went I "made" £120 on the deal, which covered the service and new sensor, so I'm wondering what job to do this time - I'm toying with a suspension refresh (I'll need to add some extra of course)

Only current issue I have is a headlight out. I replaced bulb but still not working, however the other bulbs in the cluster are. I thinking a touch of corrosion so a nail file into the connectors to rub down a bit and see if it works. Any other ideas?

[anonymous-user]

bearman68 said:

Cabin filters on the Mk3 are bhing to change (remove the clutch pedal FFS). But I'm always looking for Mk3 Meganes, they are excellent cars, and pretty much trouble free. Huge improvement on the Mk2, and have no significant issues that I am aware of.

Having just done this job I can confirm this, at one point I thought it was going to be impossible to get the new one in. After removing the under dash carpet, centre console side panel and clutch pedal I could see the pollen filter cover was not even replaced it was just rattling around. I pulled out the old filter and it was a genuine Renault one from 2015...... This would have been changed as part of the service pack the first owner bought with the car and even Renault couldn't fit them. They had also managed to virtually destroy the filter fitting it, it was all crushed together so was little use anyway.

So putting the filter back was an absolute nightmare, I honestly didn't think I would be able to get it back without destroying it as well. I eventually managed to after lying in the footwell on my back for about an hour.

All this after watching a video on YouTube of someone doing the same job who swore an awful lot as he did it. The whole job took around 2 or 3 hours in the end.

That's it, I am never replacing it ever again.

[SFTWend]

Very pleased with the shed I've just bought my wife. A 2006 Volvo C70 T5 for under 2k with a mere 140k miles on the clock.

I've raised a Readers Cars thread on it. Either PHers find the car or my thread boring, or both, as it's only received one reply!

[bearman68]

Bad news fellow sheders, very bad news indeed.

So last week, I was very pleased with myself that I had bought a S40 1.8 petrol, in pretty decent condition, with no MOT for £400.

Well, I went to collect it today. And things were not very good at all.

Not only was there no car, but no garage. The address was actually a shopping mall in Yate. I had fallen for a scam, and my (please note) personal credit card had been used to directly buy money through Western Union.

Barclaycard, were extremely helpful, and pointed out to me that since I had transferred money directly through Western Union, it counted as a cash withdrawal.
That means (apparently) not only is there no cover on the money spent, but I am immediately charged eye watering interest, plus a fee.


Gutted I fell for such a scam, and a bit embarrassed I've been singing my own praises on what a good buy it was.

[SFTWend]

bearman68 said:

Bad news fellow sheders, very bad news indeed.

So last week, I was very pleased with myself that I had bought a S40 1.8 petrol, in pretty decent condition, with no MOT for £400.

Well, I went to collect it today. And things were not very good at all.

Not only was there no car, but no garage. The address was actually a shopping mall in Yate. I had fallen for a scam, and my (please note) personal credit card had been used to directly buy money through Western Union.

Barclaycard, were extremely helpful, and pointed out to me that since I had transferred money directly through Western Union, it counted as a cash withdrawal.
That means (apparently) not only is there no cover on the money spent, but I am immediately charged eye watering interest, plus a fee.


Gutted I fell for such a scam, and a bit embarrassed I've been singing my own praises on what a good buy it was.

Really sorry to hear this. I'd pursue further with Barclaycard via their complaint process.

[OldSkoolRS]

Sorry to hear that Bearman...there are so many scams these days that it's understandable that we get caught by one at some point. Not car related, but I've been trying to sell off some excess guitar equipment this last six months and I've had so many attempts to scam. By the time I got a genuine buyer I was so suspicious it's a wonder I didn't scare them off!

In case it helps anyone reading this, who perhaps might try selling car parts (to be more on topic ): They offer to send DPD or similar with an envelope of money, then you give them the item. Another one offered pay the money into my account and then send a 'UPS Postman' (or something similar). A quick Google of 'UPS Postman' gave the first result as 'UPS Postman Scam'. I'm still a bit unclear exactly how they scam, but unless they turn up in person with cash or do a bank transfer before leaving, then I'll just ignore any other approaches.

I hope you manage to get a result on this despite the initial response.

[Raccaccoonie]

shed dilemma. i have a 207 1.4 hdi, run pretty faultless 2 years but has a slipping clutch, not al the time, and unknown timing belt history. Few other minor faults, like loose exhaust suspension etc.

Looking for the two around 900 quid, which i could probably sell and buy another with issues solved for.. i like 30 quid tax and 50 mpg, so not sure what to do, money is tight as lost my job is it worth just getting another?