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garage find

Posted: Fri Jul 09, 2010 3:12 pm
by cooldad
hi i'm new to this forum i've just bought a scarla in white all original totally unmolested 1 owner from new been parked up for 7 years the first 5 in a garage the last 2 on gravel under trees it has just 2 small scrathes that have started to rust 1 of the inner headlights is cracked other than that it's as staight as a di just realy dirty i've put fresh petrol in it and it has fired up and after about 10 mins it was running realy smoothly and sounds good it has the white interior but needs a good scrub can anyone let me know what bad points to look out for and what will have to be replaced before i mot it 1 thing i do need is the seal for the tilt slide sunroof also a inner headlight cheers and 1 window winder handle

Re: garage find

Posted: Fri Jul 09, 2010 3:30 pm
by GTXTRA
hi keith, welcome to the forum.

another all white scala - good to see another one re-surface.

re the bits and pieces check the specific areas below, theres a few 'standard' queries re these cars eg fuel neck, interior leak, clutch cable/bulkhead, trim etc etc.

also worth checking peoples projects re how they brought cars back to life and the FAQ too - http://sciroccoregisterforum.co.uk/faq/ re the usual problem areas.

Re: garage find

Posted: Fri Jul 09, 2010 4:40 pm
by Whitescala89
Another white scala on the road woop woop! Get some pictures up.

Re: garage find

Posted: Fri Jul 09, 2010 5:28 pm
by Junglist
I miss my white Scala SO MUCH! Wish I had a load of money to buy another one.

Re: garage find

Posted: Fri Jul 09, 2010 5:45 pm
by Risocco
Hey welcome along dude, get some pics up of the beast! :beers:

Alex

Re: garage find

Posted: Fri Jul 09, 2010 6:11 pm
by ianaudia4
Welcome to another White Scala owner. Good luck getting it sorted mate, I could help you with an inner light, just PM me your details and we can arrange things.
My advice with the interior (have experince with this!), take all the seats out and get a bucket of hot water with washing powder/liquid and use a soft scrubbing brush, let them dry in this dry hot weather, then reassess and repeat if you need to. I would also invest in a seat cover(s) for everyday driving which is quick and easy to remove to show off the whiteness!!!
Definately check the filler neck but also check the fuel lines underneath the car, mine where totally shot!
I would as a matter of course give it a good service, oil change and filter (very cheap from the main dealer), air filter and fuel filer, plugs and change the cambelt also change the coolant and brake fluid as they will probably be well past their sell by date. If the car has stood for a while have a look at the tyres and brakes, the only things keeping you on the road and stopping you!

I would also recommend becoming a paid up member of the Register, well worth the £15 anuual fee and you qualify for discounts galore.
I look forward to seeing it at the shows mate and definately some pictures.
Where are you based?

:hi:

Re: garage find

Posted: Sat Jul 10, 2010 7:09 pm
by cooldad
hi again just spent the afternoon taking seats out and washing them of they have come up pretty good gave it a small wash today looking a bit more white than it was can someone let me know how to post pictures up as have been taking them as working through from how it was found to how it's cleaning up all help appreciated cheers

Re: garage find

Posted: Sat Jul 10, 2010 7:13 pm
by Junglist
PM'd re photobucket.

Re: garage find

Posted: Sat Jul 10, 2010 7:28 pm
by DT1
LOL. I feel so common now (yet another white Scala owner).

Welcome.

Re: garage find

Posted: Sat Jul 10, 2010 8:09 pm
by cooldad
work in progress

Re: garage find

Posted: Sat Jul 10, 2010 9:11 pm
by DT1
If you need a winder this might help:

Winder

Re: garage find

Posted: Sun Jul 11, 2010 9:31 am
by cooldad
cheers for that i'm gonna order 2 just in case

Re: garage find

Posted: Sun Jul 11, 2010 3:24 pm
by 81GTi
2nd pic down looks like a contender for next years calender ;-)

welcome along bud.

Re: garage find

Posted: Sun Jul 11, 2010 7:15 pm
by Junglist
81GTi wrote:2nd pic down looks like a contender for next years calender ;-)
Definitely.

Re: garage find

Posted: Sun Jul 11, 2010 10:43 pm
by ianaudia4
PM'd you ref light mate.