mechanical "virgin"

Post by **salty_monk** » Mon Feb 23, 2004 9:51 pm

Suck it & see I guess.... Get hold of a Haynes manual & use it at each step, if you're not sure ask & if you break something it's pretty certain that it can be fixed so don't stress over it too much, if you're reasonably mechanically minded & take your time you'll be fine.

Post by **Cam** » Mon Feb 23, 2004 10:02 pm

Everyone has to learn sometime. Just proceed methodically and ask a few questions on here even if they seem stupid or simple as we like a chat and to see what's going on!

To be honest if you have a logical approach and buckets of enthusiasm you will be fine!

Good luck!

Post by **rayofleamington** » Mon Feb 23, 2004 10:45 pm

.....complete brake overhaul,gearbox,clutch,electrics sorting out(old alarm disconecting,various lights not working ect)work on the back springs and a few welding jobs !

Doesn't really sound like a beginners car!
It's all fixable, but as metioned it will need a lot of enthusiasm.
For a beginner, its probably easier to start on one that needs limited work - then soon as you start to use it, you'll find a whole load of new jobs to keep you busy..

Good luck.

Post by **winger300** » Tue Feb 24, 2004 12:17 am

I was a complete novice (and still am!) when i first got my minor. I was discouraged about buying the car when i mentioned the problems it had on this board. I suppose a lot of people by cars with good intentions, but then give up through lack of time/money. If you have a little spare of both of these commodities then go for it.

Post by **Kevin** » Tue Feb 24, 2004 1:21 pm

Darren do you belong to your local branch as there should be someone who can advise you on a sensible approach, on how to start and give you a realistic time scale in which to do the work, and then to play safe double it and you should have a realistic target.

Post by **Kevin** » Tue Feb 24, 2004 4:05 pm

no doubt i will be pestering you all soon!

Thats what we are all hear for, have fun and try to enjoy the experience.

Post by **Matt** » Tue Feb 24, 2004 5:57 pm

was that try to enjoy the car or try to enjoy putting up with us

Post by **fweddy** » Tue Feb 24, 2004 7:29 pm

Thats what we are all hear for

I hope its not a 'hear' Kevin - there should be some 'talk' too!