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ryan1000 · Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2018 11:40 Post subject: Getting a 2.8

I've decided to change my 2.5 for 2.8, going to see one tonight is there anything I should look out for, thanks in advance

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peteinchad · Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2018 13:45 Post subject: Re: Getting a 2.8

ryan1000 · Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2018 14:16 Post subject:

Cheers Pete knew I could count on you, bubbles when running? Does that include the expansion tank too? It's on a p plate with 130.000 miles, but no mot, looks clean , but I'll have to be extra careful when I view it tonight, the guy said it's had welding done to front inner arches but as long as it's been done tidy it should be ok

peteinchad · Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2018 15:23 Post subject:

You would see them in the expansion tank as well - not just little ones.

It's probably OK - They don't all crack their heads - just check it's not overheating as that is a sign.

ryan1000 · Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2018 16:09 Post subject:

Well I got it, it's excellent condition apart from some pretty bad rust on the rear end chassis, hoping it comes up ok when I wire brush it, clean it up and wax oil it, couldn't believe the difference in power, well happy

peteinchad · Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2018 16:18 Post subject:

peteinchad · Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2018 16:21 Post subject:

ryan1000 · Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2018 16:28 Post subject:

I'll post some pics when I get the chance , it's even got the walnut dash haha, and a non rusty sunroof that actually opens

ryan1000 · Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2018 21:29 Post subject:

Been around it today with a wire brush and hammer, everything was covered in wax oil but I've came across a hole in the near side rear chassis rail, can it be welded, what's your thoughts? I've tried to upload pic but for some reason I can't, the hole is the size of a 10p coin

peteinchad · Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2018 3:57 Post subject:

Welding shouldn't be any problem.

ryan1000 · Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2018 6:34 Post subject:

Also there's one or two body mounts that are a bit suspect, do you know if you can get these or will they have to be it Off a scrap vehicle ?

peteinchad · Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2018 9:42 Post subject:

They should be available somewhere - the main dealer may have them.

It may be possible to use them from a 2 inch body lift kit as the 2.8 has a 42mm lift on the body - that's just a guess though.

ryan1000 · Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2018 14:45 Post subject:

After more poking around last night I noticed one of the rear outriggers is badly corroded, it's got some rust holes after tapping and wire brushing, just bought a might, to sort out the arches etc, but I'm starting to think now that I've bought a Rotter, shame really as it's a stunning looking example, body work and paint are mint, any thoughts as what to do about the outriggers?

peteinchad · Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2018 16:37 Post subject:

ryan1000 · Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2018 17:25 Post subject:

That's a great idea Pete, why didn't I think of that, I'll also make some of the small body mounts up too, would the body have to be lifted to replace them?