Lockdown T5 restoration project

matt466 · May 31st, 2020, 20:20

Hi all,

The current lockdown has finally given me some time to make a start on my 850 T5.

As the pictures show, it’s been parked up for some time, approx 7years I think, following an incident involving black ice, a bridge and the infamous ABS ecu faults!!

Not sure it’s going to be worth doing but will get it on the ramp, have a look and report back........

Joseph Martin · Jun 2nd, 2020, 01:15

Following, best of luck!

s1monc · Jun 2nd, 2020, 10:33

Well it would be good if you do restore it but it looks like spare parts from those photos!

Hopefully not as bad as it looks!

rudi dudi · Jun 2nd, 2020, 10:55

I wouldn't bother with that one mate.
7 years off the road your opening up Pandora's box.
Add the accidental damage to the front end,rotten wings paintwork etc.
As they saying goes "You can't polish a turd but only roll it in glitter "
Your call but I've seen better examples in breakers yards.
Good luck👍

400-ascona · Jun 2nd, 2020, 11:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by rudi dudi

I wouldn't bother with that one mate.
7 years off the road your opening up Pandora's box.
Add the accidental damage to the front end,rotten wings paintwork etc.
As they saying goes "You can't polish a turd but only roll it in glitter "
Your call but I've seen better examples in breakers yards.
Good luck👍

That would be just the challenge I would need to make me get it done! Rob

griston64 · Jun 2nd, 2020, 15:39

A good wash will make that look a lot better

Jun 2nd, 2020, 01:15	#2
Joseph Martin Master Member Last Online: Yesterday 16:56 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Rothesay, Isle of Bute	Following, best of luck! __________________ CURRENT 340, 360 GLE, 440 GLT, 440 TD, 460 CD (x2), 850 T-5 (x3), 850 TDI, V40 Sport Lux, V40 1.8 S, C70 GT 2.0T PREVIOUS S40 1.6 (x2); 440 1.6i

Jun 2nd, 2020, 15:39	#6
griston64 Premier Member Last Online: Apr 21st, 2024 14:28 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Lenzie	A good wash will make that look a lot better __________________ V70 D5 SE Geartronic 215bhp Saville Grey 2012MY 940 LPT Manual 1996 740 SE 1990

Jun 2nd, 2020, 10:33	#3
s1monc Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:20 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kent	Well it would be good if you do restore it but it looks like spare parts from those photos! Hopefully not as bad as it looks!

Jun 2nd, 2020, 10:55	#4
rudi dudi DPF free.FCUK Greta he he Last Online: Mar 28th, 2024 13:38 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Bristol	I wouldn't bother with that one mate. 7 years off the road your opening up Pandora's box. Add the accidental damage to the front end,rotten wings paintwork etc. As they saying goes "You can't polish a turd but only roll it in glitter " Your call but I've seen better examples in breakers yards. Good luck👍

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