Just bought this

[Byard]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1997-FORD-PUMA-1-7-16V-RED-/...


Was either going to break it for parts then scrap the rest or just put it on autotrade since the lowest price one on there is £800+

Thoughts?

[MX7]

Byard said:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1997-FORD-PUMA-1-7-16V-RED-/...


Was either going to break it for parts then scrap the rest or just put it on autotrade since the lowest price one on there is £800+

Do they have knackered gearboxes too?

[mattman]

how much is a new gearbox? is it worth the pain of fitting a 2nd hand one as other than that it looks quite tidy - might be lucky and find its just a massive stone wedged underneath or a random bush thats gone - not normally that lucky though!

good to break if you have the space - would expect the wheels to get over half that purchase price on their own

[kambites]

You'd certainly get your money back and then some if you break it, but it does seem a shame.

[DannyVTS]

I hope this doesn't turn out like that time you bought the engine

Looks great for the money..

Edited by DannyVTS on Thursday 17th February 11:34

[Baz Tench]

Knocking from the gearbox sounds strange.

I would lean more towards the driveshafts/C.V joints or even the engine mounts (he probably hears the odd clunk and the gearlever moves at the same time as the unsecured engine). Worst case scenario would be the engine itself of course but let's not think about that.

[CampDavid]

DannyVTS said:

I hope this doesn't turn out like that time you bought the engine

Looks great for the money..

Edited by DannyVTS on Thursday 17th February 11:34

Lol, indeed

I'd try and work out what's actually wrong with it. I'm guessing nothing too major.

Fix, clean and sell on. I doubt there's a massive market for breaking it

[Byard]

MX7 said:

Do they have knackered gearboxes too?

Sawdust.

[MX7]

Byard said:

MX7 said:

Do they have knackered gearboxes too?

Sawdust.

Clock it while you're at it.

[Byard]

MX7 said:

Clock it while you're at it.

Good idea, just like Matilda's dad.

[littlebasher]

That n/s front wheel looks a bit too far back in the arch, despite the wheel being at an angle..

Knocking from front, i would look there first!

[nottyash]

Think I would rather pay that bit extra and buy a standard one without the wheels/ tints and faults.