Tim's Silver Bora TDI 130

[Mr_Orange]

How's the bumper shopping going? 

[T_J_G]

Which one? Mine or the other halfs?

[Mr_Orange]

 

[T_J_G]

Glove box broke so I fixed it with two self tappers. Replaced broken catch on armrest. Spent a total of £5.

Due ANOTHER service  done around 97k now and still counting 

Tell a lie, ran over a nail so had to buy a new tyre. Even though I had 4 spare safe keeping at a friends 

[T_J_G]

100k milestone. Thas about 40k in 18 months

Still running well, really needs a wash!

[T_J_G]

Had to replace a worn bearing about a month ago.

Then this happened last night:



Followed by



And whilst I was waiting for Mr RAC I decided to pop to the toilets in the lay by to find one gentlemen with his sausage in another gentlemen mouth. I exited those toilets very swiftly I can tell you.

The pulley had sheared off the alternator leaving it half on there. Just got back from the 5th garage who have successfully removed it so I can rebuild the car tonight. Fun times.

[T_J_G]

After nearly two years of ownership and 45k the Bora will shortly be up for sale as I've managed to reduce my commute from 500 miles a week to probably 50 miles a week.

The old girl has done well and been relatively reliable.

[Mr_Orange]

What's on the car shopping wish list?

[dubsport]

Nice bora!