Hi, I picked up my X1/9 and it needs shall we say...some work.
The engine is seized solid and I mean knackered, the oil has turned to mush and the cam case is full of weird oil flakes, needless to say its toast. So I either need to source a replacement engine or see if anything else will fit and bolt to the gearbox!
Also it does need bodywork, im thinking of having it chemically stripped, welded up and repainted. Obviously this wont happen overnight, its going to be a winter project I hope, ready for roof off motoring next summer. Its parked in the garage at the moment next to my GPS, and its tiiiny, I cant believe it but the driving position is great and I cant wait to take the little car for a blast.
I will be asking loads of questions I would think, and hopefully getting some advice about these great cars!
The engine is seized solid and I mean knackered, the oil has turned to mush and the cam case is full of weird oil flakes, needless to say its toast. So I either need to source a replacement engine or see if anything else will fit and bolt to the gearbox!
Also it does need bodywork, im thinking of having it chemically stripped, welded up and repainted. Obviously this wont happen overnight, its going to be a winter project I hope, ready for roof off motoring next summer. Its parked in the garage at the moment next to my GPS, and its tiiiny, I cant believe it but the driving position is great and I cant wait to take the little car for a blast.
I will be asking loads of questions I would think, and hopefully getting some advice about these great cars!