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    Smoking MX5…..

    There is a MX5 up for sale, absolute minter, G reg, immaculate interior with lovely leather seats.

    With a sting in the tail.

    When starts up, plumes of smoke. After a few minutes, smoke goes and works absolutely perfectly well.

    My understanding is that this can only be a sticking valve seal, which should be a very straightforward fix.

    But, there is a nagging doubt.

    Being a minter this is worth over £2K and hard to find in such good body condition.

    Mine for a grand.

    Am I boomed, or uber doomed getting this?

    Fun for the summer, NOT my main drive!

    #2
    Most people would avoid. Good luck with your new purchase!
    Last edited by Bagpuss; 28 October 2008, 14:31.
    The court heard Darren Upton had written a letter to Judge Sally Cahill QC saying he wasn’t “a typical inmate of prison”.

    But the judge said: “That simply demonstrates your arrogance continues. You are typical. Inmates of prison are people who are dishonest. You are a thoroughly dishonestly man motivated by your own selfish greed.”

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      #3
      what colour is it?
      Bazza gets caught
      Socrates - "The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing."

      CUK University Challenge Champions 2010

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        #4
        Originally posted by cailin maith View Post
        what colour is it?
        The vegetarian option.

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          #5
          Wilmslooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooow,


          'When starts up, plumes of smoke. After a few minutes, smoke goes and works absolutely perfectly well.

          My understanding is that this can only be a sticking valve seal, which should be a very straightforward fix.
          '


          your understanding or this is what someone told you ?


          Might it also be warn rings ? which expand once the engine is warm and therefore don't let anymore oil into the chamber hence the smoke disappearing ala common condition with Gardners

          Milan.

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            #6
            mmm Plan B ...To be a car dealer selling to females

            This weeks cars
            Sporty number in black (christened Billy)
            Jimmy the Mini in Red
            adorable Fred the Audi TT in silver
            The court heard Darren Upton had written a letter to Judge Sally Cahill QC saying he wasn’t “a typical inmate of prison”.

            But the judge said: “That simply demonstrates your arrogance continues. You are typical. Inmates of prison are people who are dishonest. You are a thoroughly dishonestly man motivated by your own selfish greed.”

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              #7
              Originally posted by cailin maith View Post
              what colour is it?
              Silver.

              This is a G reg, so, it was before Silver was common!

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                #8
                Originally posted by Wilmslow View Post
                Silver.

                This is a G reg, so, it was before Silver was common!
                Buy it!
                Bazza gets caught
                Socrates - "The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing."

                CUK University Challenge Champions 2010

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                  #9
                  Silver is to 00s as Red was to the 80s. Why do people buy silver cars when every other car is silver?
                  The court heard Darren Upton had written a letter to Judge Sally Cahill QC saying he wasn’t “a typical inmate of prison”.

                  But the judge said: “That simply demonstrates your arrogance continues. You are typical. Inmates of prison are people who are dishonest. You are a thoroughly dishonestly man motivated by your own selfish greed.”

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                    #10
                    and caitlin's yours


                    Milan.

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