Bob King

Congratulations on your purchase, the StopLock Pro is a good visual deterrent.

     Yes it could be cut off with a grinder but hopefully the thieves  would look for an easier target 👍🏻

https://www.halfords.com/motoring/car-security/stoplock-pro-steering-lock-311399.html

There is a pipe under the top engine cover they like to chew !

Replace mine earlier in the year, although I sure it was at a previous owner address.

Used…..

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/224180712692

Kev are the repair parts easy to get hold of …take it used is not an option ?

Today I checked the car over ready for its mot test , adjusted the handbrake shoes, and also found a tyre with a minor bulge, so new tyre fitted.

14 minutes ago, MemoryDealer said:

Unfortunately, I have no information on that. Maintenance book reports regular service every 2 years but no details on what has been done. Checked the timing belt and didn’t look cracked or brittle. 
 

Can a mechanic get an idea by just inspecting the timing belt to understand? But yeah, I guess I’ll get it fully serviced asap. I’ll keep you informed!

Thanks as always!

I would say at least get the timing belt changed, plus the fan belt and get the plugs checked .

Bit lost for words with this one !

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/326259034552

Congratulations on your purchase 👏🏻👏🏻

The two things you mention….could be the spark plugs or the power pack that goes onto the plugs (very common for them to break down..not all of them just one or two).

  Noise from engine sounds like the fan belt (multi vee belt), get that replaced first and see if the noise goes away .

Jobs to look at ….has the timing belt and water pump been replaced ?

   Guess a full service should uncover any problems .

Once you get the disc out, see if this one is compatible…..

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/235256085922

Congratulations on your purchased, you’ll love every drive in the SC430 👍🏻

To be honest I wouldn’t spend any time on the satnav its next to useless when its working, and the youngest DVD update disc in a 2017. So would still be out of date.

  Take the DVD disc out just to see  how old it is ,in the boot pull grey flap out, black switch left hand side ..slip it sideways and press…disc should come out .

   A £20 max spend on a pirate copy  DVD sat/nav disc off eBay will let you know if it’s got any life left in the unit 👍🏻

2 hours ago, Boomer54 said:

Stands at £3700 with a few hours to go.

That’s disappointingly low with a few hours to go , can’t see it making another 6k ☹️

…I say that now £5500 👍🏻

What a stunning looking motor but not sure about the interior colours .

https://www.carandclassic.com/car/C1708671

apologies if its a repost.

Newly listed and rather steep on price …although it’s a wonderful colour 😉

    Clearly never lifted the bonnet when cleaning the car 😮

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202409113920901

What a pain but all fixable !!

Plus side with your recent medical events ..you are still with us to share the story 👏🏻👏🏻 

2 hours ago, Lexus_2023 said:

Thanks @Bob King. So I will replace the spark plugs next year then.  

Spark Plugs are good for 60k between changes I believe.

Camel... I was thinking more digestive biscuit 😉

Top plastic engine cover and air filter box has to come off to do the spark plugs, easy to do at a later date.

2 hours ago, Malc1 said:

I had read prior it’s up to an 8hr job for an experienced mechanic …… the labour charge might need rethinking ! 
 

And the Radiator replacement every 100k miles / 10 years possibly 🤔

Good luck

Malc 

8hrs 😮…does that include dinner and tea breaks 😉

Probably a 4-5 hr job for someone who does them regular .

This SC430 looks very clean and tidy, be interested to see what it makes at the end of the auction .    
 

https://www.brightwells.com/timed-sale/5537/lot/732276?returnUrl=%2ftimed-sale%2f5537

If you’re  doing the job just once, then I think you could add crankshaft and camshaft oil seals 👍🏻

10 minutes ago, Boomer54 said:

Turns out my friend next door knows a man with ramp. Awaiting a call to use it.

Take same rags with you just in case your car is still dripping 👍🏻

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14 minutes ago, Boomer54 said:

Immaculate Bob. I am so looking forward to inheriting it in the fullness of time. 😄

Think its 50/50 who’s going to see who out first 😁😁

On my car I’ve enjoyed the rust proofing….painting suspension and under sealing any suspect areas. It’s just my neck that suffers for days afterwards 🙄

  It’s now protected yet has a look of originality about it👍🏻

I’ve copied all the photos and brightened them up, it’s seems a fair job, liners shown have been off, rust proof treatment applied (grey/blue stuff).

 Underseal (brown stuff) seems to have been well applied.

so seeing the photos not much to complain about.

That just leaves the 2nd opinion from the mot garage.