What's in the workshop this weekend? . . . General VOD

[MikkiJayne]

The crazy thing is that it's already had a gearbox rebuild at some point! I guess it must have been out of warranty so when it started having problems again they just bailed on it rather than investigating.

This is my hit list prior to MoT on Tuesday:



Not on the list is 'remove swimming pool from driver's side carpet' and valet the interior so it doesn't smell of old socks

[Nognar]

Good work and it’s just so important to keep as many good D2s on the road

[homer simpson]

Would you not replace both front springs as a pair?

[moltuae]

Nice save

What's your plans for the car? Courtesy car perhaps, for when those of us who don't have another vehicle need to leave our cars with you?

[MikkiJayne]

Originally Posted by homer simpson

Would you not replace both front springs as a pair?

If I was fitting new, yes, but I have a used one of similar mileage and the name of the game at the moment is to pass the MoT for as little outlay as possible. After that I'll drive it around and iron out the bugs and then decide what to do with it.

Originally Posted by moltuae

Nice save

What's your plans for the car? Courtesy car perhaps, for when those of us who don't have another vehicle need to leave our cars with you?

That is one potential option

[homer simpson]

Originally Posted by MikkiJayne

If I was fitting new, yes, but I have a used one of similar mileage and the name of the game at the moment is to pass the MoT for as little outlay as possible. After that I'll drive it around and iron out the bugs and then decide what to do with it.

Good point. I forgot that (a) it wasn't a customer's car and (b) you probably have one lying around!

I should have known better than to question it

[MikkiJayne]

I'm going to stick him through an MoT and just drive him about while I decide his fate

The engine bay is the dirtiest I've ever seen



A broken front sping to deal with - this and a torn balljoint boot on the lower front arm on the same corner are the only mechanical issues. Maria at Prestige sorted out a replacement spring of the same spec for me before the long weekend



Ugh. We all know what this is That is not getting fixed before the MoT!



The 3.7 has an additional oil cooler for the gearbox, as well as the standard one in the radiator. Lots of silly plumbing in this corner because of this.



Factory towbar



Well, this is the source of the dampness in the cabin The driver's side carpet is utterly soaked, despite being dry on the top



I spent quite a while squeezing the water out of the foam like a sponge, then mopping it up with a towel. Its amazing how much it can hold under the carpet



I got out as much as I could by hand and then left the dehumidifier running overnight. Its going to take a few days of this to dry it out.



I dealt with most the mechanical stuff today (next post) and will start cleaning up the interior tomorrow / Wednesday.

There are a bunch of electrical issues to sort as well since the moisture has got in to quite a few modules. The folding mirrors have a mind of their own, the column clicks but doesn't move, and the speedo and fuel gauge are both intermittent.

The drains probably all need cleaning too

[oldnick]

Originally Posted by MikkiJayne

The crazy thing is that it's already had a gearbox rebuild at some point! I guess it must have been out of warranty so when it started having problems again they just bailed on it rather than investigating.

This is my hit list prior to MoT on Tuesday:



Not on the list is 'remove swimming pool from driver's side carpet' and valet the interior so it doesn't smell of old socks

well my 3.7 [ sport ] is exactly the same age and mileage; how do you know it has had a tranny rebuild ? [ mine had a replacement ex audi at 100k so ~I have the paperwork]; and why is there a second oil cooler ?

ps ...maybe ~I should look under the driver side carpet

[MikkiJayne]

Because it's been painted, and its not leaking anywhere

The second cooler is there because the 5HP19 is on the limit of it's capacity with the V8 in front of it. The Allroad 2.7TT (265hp) has the same setup.