Bobbylove
New Member
Hi Chaps,
Don't normally post on this forum as i currently own a series 3 but am looking for something a little less 'agricultural' as i've just started a new job which requires a half hour commute so i need something a bit more comfortable for the journey.
I'm looking at an '85 90 2.5 diesel up the road from me. It's in very very good condition. Chassis is perfect and waxoiled, body is straight, interior is mint, engine is fine (157 thou on the clock, just had full service including belts etc). Took it for a test drive and the only problem was that when you put it in low range (which was difficult) it pops out again as soon as you change gear.
The current owner is currently having a look at it although he doesn't seem to have a clue about these things as he's never off-roaded and until i explained to him he didn't even know what the low range gear lever did!! He's only had it 3 months and is now looking for an astra estate so i'll let you draw your own conclusions!
Anyway, i'm assuming from the condition of the vehicle that it's never been offroaded in it's life so i'm guessing that the low range box has seized or could it be something more serious? Could this be a major problem or is it normally simple to sort out?
Any suggestions appreciated, was hoping to get at the weekend but this is looking unrealistic now.
Cheers - Bob.
Don't normally post on this forum as i currently own a series 3 but am looking for something a little less 'agricultural' as i've just started a new job which requires a half hour commute so i need something a bit more comfortable for the journey.
I'm looking at an '85 90 2.5 diesel up the road from me. It's in very very good condition. Chassis is perfect and waxoiled, body is straight, interior is mint, engine is fine (157 thou on the clock, just had full service including belts etc). Took it for a test drive and the only problem was that when you put it in low range (which was difficult) it pops out again as soon as you change gear.
The current owner is currently having a look at it although he doesn't seem to have a clue about these things as he's never off-roaded and until i explained to him he didn't even know what the low range gear lever did!! He's only had it 3 months and is now looking for an astra estate so i'll let you draw your own conclusions!
Anyway, i'm assuming from the condition of the vehicle that it's never been offroaded in it's life so i'm guessing that the low range box has seized or could it be something more serious? Could this be a major problem or is it normally simple to sort out?
Any suggestions appreciated, was hoping to get at the weekend but this is looking unrealistic now.
Cheers - Bob.