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by Oilburner
Mon May 04, 2020 3:33 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: The Market
Replies: 2
Views: 1063

Re: The Market

Will do
Cheers
by Oilburner
Mon May 04, 2020 1:02 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Interior 2.8
Replies: 16
Views: 3717

Re: Interior 2.8

£13k
by Oilburner
Mon May 04, 2020 1:01 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: The Market
Replies: 2
Views: 1063

The Market

Hi all
Has anyone any experience with the auction site The Market?

I have been watching it but as it is cheaper that everyone else unsure how good and trustworthy it is
I haven’t heard of it before


Cheers
by Oilburner
Fri Apr 24, 2020 2:09 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Interior 2.8
Replies: 16
Views: 3717

Re: Interior 2.8

Thanks for all the information
Unfortunately I missed the car - sold within 2 days
by Oilburner
Wed Apr 22, 2020 11:57 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Interior 2.8
Replies: 16
Views: 3717

Re: Interior 2.8

Cheers that’s ideal so looks right
by Oilburner
Wed Apr 22, 2020 10:51 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Interior 2.8
Replies: 16
Views: 3717

Re: Interior 2.8

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by Oilburner
Wed Apr 22, 2020 10:48 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Interior 2.8
Replies: 16
Views: 3717

Re: Interior 2.8

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by Oilburner
Wed Apr 22, 2020 7:01 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Interior 2.8
Replies: 16
Views: 3717

Interior 2.8

Hi all

I am looking at a 1981 2.8i

Was the engine bay painted Matt?
Should the seats be Recaro? They look sporty but no wording. They also have a check pattern . Car is black

Cheers
by Oilburner
Sun Apr 12, 2020 1:43 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Car collection services recommendations
Replies: 5
Views: 1862

Re: Car collection services recommendations

Trying Shiply for a quote
I will try any van now
Cheers
by Oilburner
Sun Apr 12, 2020 12:07 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Car collection services recommendations
Replies: 5
Views: 1862

Car collection services recommendations

Hi all
I am looking at options to have a car collected and delivered to my house via a professional company
Has anyone used one of these companies
Any advice, recommendations please
Cheers
by Oilburner
Sun Apr 05, 2020 4:47 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Power steering 2.8
Replies: 2
Views: 885

Re: Power steering 2.8

Thank you
by Oilburner
Sun Apr 05, 2020 2:37 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Power steering 2.8
Replies: 2
Views: 885

Power steering 2.8

Hi all
Quick question - was power steering standard on all 2.8’s?

Cheers

Ps still looking for a 2.8
by Oilburner
Fri Mar 20, 2020 5:08 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: How do I check 2.8 is factory original
Replies: 49
Views: 17233

Re: How do I check 2.8 is factory original

Yes I did see the link on this site I referred to the other site as it had the under bonnet photo All I was after was some good advise on what to look for (which I did receive so thank you) not start any arguments. Apologies if my question has upset people it was a genuine request as I am looking to...
by Oilburner
Thu Feb 27, 2020 9:03 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: How do I check 2.8 is factory original
Replies: 49
Views: 17233

Re: How do I check 2.8 is factory original

BIG thanks to everyone for their help
I will give this one a wide berth
some excellent information
cheers
by Oilburner
Wed Feb 26, 2020 2:38 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: How do I check 2.8 is factory original
Replies: 49
Views: 17233

Re: How do I check 2.8 is factory original

Thanks all
I think this give me enough to check the body
Any info on checking the numbers please
Cheers
by Oilburner
Wed Feb 26, 2020 10:17 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: How do I check 2.8 is factory original
Replies: 49
Views: 17233

Re: How do I check 2.8 is factory original

Just realised the photo is not on this site (same car) so here it is
https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1162572

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by Oilburner
Wed Feb 26, 2020 10:11 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: How do I check 2.8 is factory original
Replies: 49
Views: 17233

Re: How do I check 2.8 is factory original

Does anyone have photos of these extra plates please
by Oilburner
Wed Feb 26, 2020 10:10 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: How do I check 2.8 is factory original
Replies: 49
Views: 17233

Re: How do I check 2.8 is factory original

The reinforcement tip is excellent - thanks
How do I decipher the vin

Thanks
PS looking at the photo of the 2.8 listed on for sale I can’t see any plate on the turret tops - am I missing something?
by Oilburner
Wed Feb 26, 2020 8:06 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: How do I check 2.8 is factory original
Replies: 49
Views: 17233

How do I check 2.8 is factory original

Hi all New to the group I am looking for a 2.8i but concerned that I will buy a modified “other” spec with a changed engine etc. Not saying there is anything wrong with the other models but if I pay for a 2.8 I want a 2.8 as it came out of the factory How do I check I am getting a genuine 2.8i? I ha...