Engine and auto box:

Battery was flat, started with a jump start
Engine was "hunting" when cold
Once warm engine idled fine
Drove well
Gear box fine, kickdown excellent, all gears work
 

Body:

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Boot floor, both sides needs repair
Rear valance needs replacing
Drivers side floor has hole
Passenger wing needs replacing
Slam panel needs repair on drivers side
Paint is tatty all over
Sunroof needs replacing
Rear bumper needs replacing
Passenger side rear door needs replacing
Drivers side rear light cluster needs replacing
Windscreen needs chips repairing
 

Other:

Steering rack bolts loose
Steering rack boots need replacing
Rev counter needs repairing
Heater controls broken
Wipers don't "park"
Speedometer doesn't work
Passenger side front window doesn't open
 

Other plans:

Alpine Stereo
Capri Laser Wheels
Spotlights
Granada Alternator
K&N Air Filter
 

16th April 2005

changed spark plugs
changed HT leads
changed distributor cap
changed rotor arm
charged battery
 

21st April 2005

Rev counter repaired
Mountney steering wheel fitted
furry dice fitted
"wooden" dash replaced with brown base model dash
headlight bulbs upgraded to 100/80W
 

1st May 2005

dug out rust around hole in driver's side floor
fitted spotlight brackets
fitted mk4 grill
fitted new number plate
 

7th May 2005

welded hole in drivers side floor
fitted spotlights
 

8th May 2005

welded holes in boot floor
fitted new rear number plate
 

9th May 2005

Nina passed her MOT!!
Nina insured
 

11th May 2005

Nina is taxed and on the road!!
 

14th May 2005

Towing hardware fitted
 

24th May 2005

fitted 16" Momo Arrow alloy wheels
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30th May 2005

changed oil
 

31st May 2005

fixed broken front passenger window mechanism