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Post by Piston Broke on Aug 18, 2011 15:43:11 GMT
Got some cash coming my way in April, an I'm finally gonna get me a 309. I'll be just as happy with a small engined bread-and-butter trim job as a fast one - just want it as a toy.
Time now to start researching and learning about the model.
Can you fellers advise me of any common problem areas to be alert for, and are their and useful books or online resources out there?
Cheers,
Rich
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Post by Donaldiesel on Aug 20, 2011 14:16:30 GMT
Faulty/worn seals on the rear lights allow water in which accumulates in the passenger footwell. Similar with blocked or corroded drain tubes for the sunroof where fitted. On high milage models look for worn rear axle trailing arm bearings making the wheels look skew.
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Post by Piston Broke on Aug 21, 2011 17:29:58 GMT
Thanks Donald, that's the sort of knowledge I'm after.
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Post by oldpug on Aug 22, 2011 20:42:13 GMT
I have a 1972 1.4tu twin choke carb model.that we were going to drive to India on an adventure rally.Engine,g/box,axle all rebuilt,£1000 of new parts never used.Car dry stored since rally was canceled due to security in Pakistan.Its yours,?? contact me.
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Post by christi on Aug 24, 2011 14:48:28 GMT
the pivot points of the rear suspension arms seized up on my sister's one, just like they do on 205s. A 309 is basically a stretched 205 so the things to check will mostly be the same
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Post by frank on Aug 24, 2011 18:09:05 GMT
rot, boot floors, under the back seat above the fuel tank, inner wings, inside the door shuts, front panel behind the headlights.
suspension, check the rear beam isnt seized. or the the radius arm bearings havnt collapsed. anything else is easily replacable.
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Post by Piston Broke on Aug 24, 2011 19:26:58 GMT
Roger that Frank.
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Post by frank on Aug 26, 2011 14:02:06 GMT
oh and no less then a goodwood for me, 3 door, with the original wooden gearknob and steering wheel lol.
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Post by Piston Broke on Aug 26, 2011 14:26:29 GMT
Ha ha! Yeah, I'd love a Woody, but being realistic about parts/trim supply for some of the rare models, and insurance costs etc, I'll be just as happy with a 1.3 Grannymobile.
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Post by Piston Broke on Aug 26, 2011 15:09:02 GMT
Oldpug, got your PM chap. Deffo interested, but for reasons stated in the email wouldn't be able to do a deal until the new year.
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Post by oldpug on Aug 29, 2011 9:47:42 GMT
Oldpug, got your PM chap. Deffo interested, but for reasons stated in the email wouldn't be able to do a deal until the new year. I`ve sent a reply and I hope it worked this time? |
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Post by Piston Broke on Aug 29, 2011 14:00:35 GMT
Yes, it worked buddy!
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