Thinking of selling it and calling it a day
Non runner, dont know why
How much do you think it is worth? or am I better off setting light to it and weighing it in?
how much do you think it worth?
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Crack Pot
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how much do you think it worth?
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Austin Metro MK1 1982 1.3L (same engine and box as the mini)
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Pete
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Re: how much do you think it worth?
Just stick it on EBay that should find its value. Someone will want that!
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maxidave
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Re: how much do you think it worth?
Crack Pot has been trying to start this Metro for several weeks but with no success.I have tried to advise him over the phone,i can't call round
because i'm two hundred miles away.He has appealed for assistance on this forum recently but to no avail.I'm confident that it would be a fairly
simple fix.Could one or more forum members local to him call round and give him a hand.You may need some tools.I 'm aware it's not a mini
but you could pretend it is.The carburettor has been sorted,he has a new condenser and will need points.I don't know if it is down on compression,
has a fuel pump issue or what.The fault could be elsewhere.It would be a shame to see it scrapped for the sake of an hour or two.
because i'm two hundred miles away.He has appealed for assistance on this forum recently but to no avail.I'm confident that it would be a fairly
simple fix.Could one or more forum members local to him call round and give him a hand.You may need some tools.I 'm aware it's not a mini
but you could pretend it is.The carburettor has been sorted,he has a new condenser and will need points.I don't know if it is down on compression,
has a fuel pump issue or what.The fault could be elsewhere.It would be a shame to see it scrapped for the sake of an hour or two.
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mab01uk
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Re: how much do you think it worth?
Links to this Metros history and technical problems below, some of which have now been solved with recent advice from forum members...but hopefully someone local can help Crack Pot finally get it started and running reliably.
Problem refitting clutch slave cylinder:-
viewtopic.php?t=39593
Starter motor not engaging:-
viewtopic.php?t=39629
Car running rough/ not at all:-
viewtopic.php?t=39667
Refitting a carburetor to an MK1 Metro:-
viewtopic.php?t=39837
Anyone in Manchester can help pleaase?
viewtopic.php?t=40008
Worst case just enter the reg number here for a price...
Scrap/Sell a Car or Van - Enter your reg and postcode for an instant quote!
https://www.redcorn.co.uk/
Problem refitting clutch slave cylinder:-
viewtopic.php?t=39593
Starter motor not engaging:-
viewtopic.php?t=39629
Car running rough/ not at all:-
viewtopic.php?t=39667
Refitting a carburetor to an MK1 Metro:-
viewtopic.php?t=39837
Anyone in Manchester can help pleaase?
viewtopic.php?t=40008
Worst case just enter the reg number here for a price...
Scrap/Sell a Car or Van - Enter your reg and postcode for an instant quote!
https://www.redcorn.co.uk/
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UHR850
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Re: how much do you think it worth?
Roofrack I would say 25 pounds 
DOWNTON Mini is what I like a lot.
Collecting 60th wooden steeringwheels.
Collecting 60th wooden steeringwheels.
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Peter Laidler
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Re: how much do you think it worth?
I sympathise too but trouble shooting from afar is not an easy task. With trouble shooting on-line really means that the recipient and giver has to have the workshop manual and parts list on hand PLUS a reasonable degree of tech knowledge. Otherwise.........
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Dan Fallon
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Re: how much do you think it worth?
Where about is crackpot based?
My brother is a metro enthusiast and might be interested
My brother is a metro enthusiast and might be interested
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gs.davies
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Re: how much do you think it worth?
With the explosion of the ‘will it start?’ Videos on YouTube from all sorts of people it shouldn’t be difficult to get this to fire up.
Is there fuel?
Is there spark?
Is there compression?
Yes to all those it’s about timing or fuel amount.
Is there fuel?
Is there spark?
Is there compression?
Yes to all those it’s about timing or fuel amount.
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Pete
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Re: how much do you think it worth?
Didn’t realise the poster was Manchester based, I’ve messaged you!