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This is long drawn out story, so bear with me. I've owned my MK1 1997 Scudo for 20 odd years and for the past 8 years its sat on my drive. Originally it was a work horse for my electrical contracting business so its had light use throughout its life and had everything done to it as required as the years rolled by, including regular servicing and maintance. Just after i took it off the road i fitted new factory steel wheels and tyres, new clutch, exhaust and oil sump to name but a few. its been Lanoguarded annually as its festered every winter.  Originally the plan was to convert it to a day van which i started a few years ago. Its had the original front seat and bench seat replaced with Peugeot captains swivel seats, a retrimmed taxi bulkhead with spotlighting along with sound proofing and insulation. So i thought i'd get back to the project and asked a mobile mechanic to give it a pre MOT once over. Heres his list.

Coolant refill and check it would be £75 (additional work may be required)
Washer jet in block £0
Power steering pipe £164.99
Drive shaft oil seal £63.66 (G-box oil £30.49)
Front to rear brake pipes £127.95
Front pads and discs £147.57
Clean adjust brakes £50
Brake pressure comp £158.89 (may require additional parts)
OSF Brake pipe £50
OSF Brake flexi £49.99
OSF Track rod end £69.99

My dillema is, what to do next? Sell ot or scrap it?

The sills (inner and outer) and the subframe are sound as it was regulary cleaned underneath during its working life. Any advice would be appreciated.

My MK1 radiator warning light on the dashboard wont go off despite being full of coolant. I'm assumng the sensor might be faulty? Am i on the right track and if so, where is it located?

Thanks in advance guys!

Hi,

Van has sat on drive for around 5/6 years. Every month i start it, roll forward and let engine reach temperature. Last weekend i did the usual. Started first turn of the key and after switching off the ignition and leaving it an hour it wont start at all?? Dash lighting up as it should, battery is good, starter motor is doing its thing but the engine isnt firing up. I'm at a loss as where to start. Anyone out there had a similar experience or know what to check? I'm not mechanically minded so i'm pretty clueless with these issue to be honest! This is the first time in 22 years that i've never been able to start the blinking thing lol. Advice would be appreciated guys. Cheers

Hi guys,

Noticed small blisters of paint on off side sill holding tiny amounts of water. I treated the sills last year and everything is still holding up great except this small area. The vehicle has been sitting so i'm wondering if its coming through the holes in the roof where the roof rack is mounted? Anyone else have this issue or know how to solve the mystery?

Hi, any of you guys know a decent mobile mechanic? I'm based in Edinburgh and needing the brakes fully refurbished. New cylinders, shoes, pads calipers etc. Thanks in advance.

Re-trimmed headliner and fitting spot lights