[Johnny 216GSi]

Those rear arches look really tidy. I'd go as far as to say they're as good as if not better than mine, which was pretty much an identical job that I paid a not insubstantial sum for. If I only had the skills... but I know I'd ruin things if I tried to do panel repair.

I was thinking much the same, having two cars needing the same work, and only disdain available from the local trade. Once upon a time there used to be things called "Evening Classes" at most local colleges where you could sign up to learn stuff like this. Remember those days?

I do. Now though, you'll only find NVQ courses classified as level 1, 2, 3 etc. and they run for lengthy amount of time - a year or so. You might be able to do them as evening classes but the point is - I don't need a qualification in bodywork for a 1-off job. Pity they don't do something somewhere and we could just have a blitz on all the cars that need doing.

[mg nut]

Hi could you tell me where you got the repair panels from i have the exact same job to do many thanks Brian

[stuartsports05051985]

hi, pm replied to.

cheers

[mg nut]

Thanks have been in touch with them as they don't show any on there site ,fingers crossed that still do them

[stuartsports05051985]

Hello,
Just a little update on the GTI, I've totally up all the bits and pieces so far:

4 tyres £158
wheel alignment £25
Rear silencer £59
2 x second hand rear lights £40
Timing belt kit £47
Water pump £21
Thermostat £13
Service (plugs, dist cap & arm, air, fuel filter) £60
2 x Arch repair panels £64
clutch kit £30
4 x cv boots £22
o/s lower arm £28
fan belt £2.50
power steering belt £4.95
gearbox oil £15
Anti freeze £10
second hand boot lock £15
n/s/f window seal £10

[RoverRevival]

Service (plugs, dist cap & arm, air, fuel filter) £60

Yep, i now do fashion items

[JEASPEKE]

Great to see another 216 Gti being saved

Any updates on the project since Sept 2016?

John A.
216 GTi

[JEASPEKE]

Oh, just seen the Feb update!

[stuartsports05051985]

hi guys, no more updates at the moment, other than the car is now up for sale :+(

its ran faultlessly to be fair to it since all the repairs ive done