Possible S12 for sale or breaking, verdict on 22/2/2010

[WM-S12]

Originally Posted by Dazmans12

Sorry to hear. Yet another s12 will be lost for ever. was it that bad a fail? is it not repairable at all

Daz

It's repairable, failed with the parking brake again ( common fault on mine every year. ) Serious leak on rear nearside shock ( which I won't have time to look for or find due to Tax is out end of Feb ) Adivisories are there the worst I think was both front discs are lightly pitted but apart from that it'd go another year but without the parts and only 2 weeks left to either get it fixed or sold I have no choice but to sell.

basicly it'd cost over £50+ to repair handbrake, god knows for the rear shock and another £54 for MOT plus labour for getting parts fitted and possibly it might fail as tester might pick up something else. So it's a gamble but i think it's time for me to let it go.

[Dazmans12]

Doesn't sound that bad. Are the shocks you have fitted genuine or aftermarket? Must be able to sourch a set, even a 2nd hand one to get you through MOT.Which side is it? Would take about an Hr to fit as only a few bolts to take off.

Pitting on your brakes due to lack of use, I d say. I d aways wondered about this statement, as if looking for something to pick up. As long as the brakes show they stop with good power,evenly, no binding & good thickness on pads and discs them selves. No brake oil leeks & all hose & pipes in good condition.

Why is the rear calliper sticking, is it the Calliper it's self, then easily srtipped & cleaned up to get you through the MOT, However I'd prefer the exchange calliper if you can aford, then you just bolt it on.
Try 'Brakes International, 'www.brakesint.co.uk' :01706 666999, appro £55 when I last bought a set from them,very helpful, usually got them on self & work on an exchange basis. Best way then they come ready to paint prior to fitting for that enhanced look.

If it's the cable, which is more than likely, then which side is it. I'm on my 3rd pair now. I have a couple of Passenge sides spare & could do you one for a fraction of Nissan prices. £10 + P&P (brand new gen Nissan)
Aftermarket ones also available for about £28, so if it's your Drivers side then this would be your cheepest option here. Nissan want £50 each.

If you get the car back to the MOT centre in the 2 weeks, then they will only look at the fail points. I'd also look arround for an MOT centre you'd trust & is sympathatic towards calssic cars.

Sorry if it sounds like I teaching you to such eggs, not sure of your knowladge as you mentioned getting parts fitted by someone else. & this seams like an easy fix to me.

Where are you?
Are you thinking of selling the car as whole?
Daz

[s13eater]

i have a good pair of rear gas shocks sat in the shed £10 for the pair plus postage, 10/ 15mins a side to fit at the most.

[umpkin]

my rear handbrake sometimes binds, a little squirt of WD40 on the bit where the cable goes onto (as it goes into the caliper), and its back to normal, dont have to do it very often.

[irish s12]

I don't see why you would break the car for such minor issues,fix them,get it retested and sell it for a lot more.

[WM-S12]

Originally Posted by irish s12

I don't see why you would break the car for such minor issues,fix them,get it retested and sell it for a lot more.

I don't think you see my point, if the car doesn't sell how else am I going to make the money that I lost for the car not selling, last option is to break the car.

If you have the parts to fix it up, buy my car I'll give you a discount otherwise don't tell me what I should do with my car

[zombiemax69]

Is this out of tax? Whats it like for rust and do you have any pics of the sills, arches underneath?

Cheers

Alvin

[irish s12]

You'll find it very difficult to sell a car that someone has to come and collect on a trailer.
Good luck with it though.

[WM-S12]

Originally Posted by Dazmans12

Doesn't sound that bad. Are the shocks you have fitted genuine or aftermarket? Must be able to sourch a set, even a 2nd hand one to get you through MOT.Which side is it? Would take about an Hr to fit as only a few bolts to take off.

Pitting on your brakes due to lack of use, I d say. I d aways wondered about this statement, as if looking for something to pick up. As long as the brakes show they stop with good power,evenly, no binding & good thickness on pads and discs them selves. No brake oil leeks & all hose & pipes in good condition.

Why is the rear calliper sticking, is it the Calliper it's self, then easily srtipped & cleaned up to get you through the MOT, However I'd prefer the exchange calliper if you can aford, then you just bolt it on.
Try 'Brakes International, 'www.brakesint.co.uk' :01706 666999, appro £55 when I last bought a set from them,very helpful, usually got them on self & work on an exchange basis. Best way then they come ready to paint prior to fitting for that enhanced look.

If it's the cable, which is more than likely, then which side is it. I'm on my 3rd pair now. I have a couple of Passenge sides spare & could do you one for a fraction of Nissan prices.
Aftermarket ones also available for about £28, so if its your Drivers side then this would be your cheepest option here. Nissan want £50 each.

If you get the car back to the MOT centre in the 2 weeks, then they will only look at the fail points. I'd also look arround for an MOT centre you'd trust & is sympathatic towards calssic cars.

Sorry if it sounds like I teaching you to such eggs, not sure of your knowladge as you mentioned getting parts fitted by someone else. & this seams like an easy fix to me.

Where are you?
Are you thinking of selling the car as whole?
Daz

I've already replaced the calipers using Brakes International, I even got a decal on the rear passenger side window so I wouldn't forget where I got the parts from

The full car is still up for sale as a whole car for £200, however the rear shock didn't just break the day it went into the MOT, I did however notice one side was a slight bit more bumpier but I put it down to the fact our roads up here are pot holed and deformed due to the cold weather every year...and never get repaired haha.

She still pulls regardless of the fault, also it's another £50+ for an MOT since it was tested on 22nd. Getting parts would take atleast a week extra and from 2moro I have 2 weeks to get the car sold or broken down.

I've advertised in scot-ads also but to be honest £200 is a bargain for a car that needs little work ( I need a bigger car so she's got to go regardless. )

you'll find the car in the sales section under "E-Reg S12 ZX Turbo for sale"

£200 however if you PM me I maybe able to lower it alittle if your genuinely going to take it off my hands.

located in Aviemore, Scotland