Newbie here in need of some advice please!!

[Beany113]

Hi lads I've just signed up and been looking through the forum, very good site and very helpful . I had a question that I'm hoping will help me out alot. My mate has a punto gt turbo sat in his garage, he's thinking if selling to to make some money for a finance car... The engine runs but
Seems to over rev when it's cold, the car could do with new sills welded on and there are a few small rust holes in the floor. It's got a bigger turbo (haven't a clue what one yet) and claimed to be 170bhp, he only wants £400 for it and I'm thinking if I put some time into I could be rewarded with a nice car?! Can anyone help pointing me in the right direction please. Weather to stay away or shall I try and snatch it off him? I appreciate any help thankyou!

 

[Eklipze3k]

£400 could be a bargain if the shell is otherwise rust free and all other major components (gearbox, suspension, etc) are in good condition. Chances are the running issues are sensor related but I don't know enough about GT's or turbos to be of much use.

Post a thread up in the Punto Mk1 section (if you haven't already) and I'm sure you'll get some great advice.

Welcome to the forum

 

[Caravadossi]

Hi lads ... Weather to stay away or shall I try and snatch it off him? I appreciate any help thankyou!

Whoa there Hoss - have a read thro your comments again.
Any `negative waves' in there? ... or that you've not mentioned

251240Z

 

[Beany113]

£400 could be a bargain if the shell is otherwise rust free and all other major components (gearbox, suspension, etc) are in good condition. Chances are the running issues are sensor related but I don't know enough about GT's or turbos to be of much use.

Post a thread up in the Punto Mk1 section (if you haven't already) and I'm sure you'll get some great advice.

Welcome to the forum

Thanks mate appreciate that!