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Farewell to the old gal

Started by johnnyroper, May 07, 2018, 03:31:03 PM

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May 07, 2018, 03:31:03 PM
After a few years of ownership the old gal is heading off to new owners later today,she is off to end her life in Europe.

Got to say despite a few issues it has been a reliable car and never let me down,mainly due to the good people on here sharing info and fixes for the common issues that affect these cars.
May 25, 2019, 10:02:23 AM #1
Make sure u take some nice photos for the memories :)

Will u be getting a new Alhamb?
I drive a Seat Alhambra 1.9Tdi which has 115bhp and an automatic gearbox.

I am happy to help you with all your questions. I am not a qualified mechanic but seem to be better at fixing my car than even the most experienced garages.

I have lots of friends here and very much enjoy talking with you all. Always remember, a motor car is a serious tool and should be treated with respect. Put your safety first, always.
May 25, 2019, 01:18:16 PM #2
No not having another gal had a few cars since that went a year ago, 159,Lexus IS now running a Giulietta and a 535d m sport tourer.
May 25, 2019, 05:07:24 PM #3
Flashy stuff! What were the best features in each car :)
I drive a Seat Alhambra 1.9Tdi which has 115bhp and an automatic gearbox.

I am happy to help you with all your questions. I am not a qualified mechanic but seem to be better at fixing my car than even the most experienced garages.

I have lots of friends here and very much enjoy talking with you all. Always remember, a motor car is a serious tool and should be treated with respect. Put your safety first, always.
May 25, 2019, 06:43:40 PM #4
The 159 was the Italian styling.
Lexus for the luxury feel.
Giulietta again for the Italian styling and the 1.4MA is a punchy little unit at 170bhp but still retains decent economy.
The 5 series that twin turbo 275bhp engine is something else huge amounts of torque,and still half decent on fuel for a big motor returns around 38mpg on a run
May 26, 2019, 06:44:44 AM #5
Which car was your favourite overall. Also have you ever had a Mitsubishi, Iââ,¬â,,¢ve always wondered about them
I drive a Seat Alhambra 1.9Tdi which has 115bhp and an automatic gearbox.

I am happy to help you with all your questions. I am not a qualified mechanic but seem to be better at fixing my car than even the most experienced garages.

I have lots of friends here and very much enjoy talking with you all. Always remember, a motor car is a serious tool and should be treated with respect. Put your safety first, always.
May 26, 2019, 03:52:11 PM #6
Probably the beemer because it is practical with all the space but comfortably and powerful with it.
Had an evo several years ago i wasnââ,¬â,,¢t overly impressed with it,the build quality was nothing special for the price tag. I then went on to a Subaru similar kind of build quality and finish inside but didnââ,¬â,,¢t have the evo price tag.
June 08, 2019, 03:31:24 PM #7
BMWs always look really comfy and safe although not too sure about the saloon models because need a bigger boot. Are the big BMWs like X5 reliable etc?
I drive a Seat Alhambra 1.9Tdi which has 115bhp and an automatic gearbox.

I am happy to help you with all your questions. I am not a qualified mechanic but seem to be better at fixing my car than even the most experienced garages.

I have lots of friends here and very much enjoy talking with you all. Always remember, a motor car is a serious tool and should be treated with respect. Put your safety first, always.
June 08, 2019, 04:58:19 PM #8
Missed this, sorry to see you go mate :)

I've been toying with selling mine for about 5 years now but sadly its looking more and more likely I will have to as its just not being used anymore :(
03 Ford Galaxy 1.9 TDI 115 Ghia in Spruce Green Metallic
With cream leather interior, Full Bodykit, Remapped at 145bhp, Lowered on 18's
17 Volkswagen Touareg 3.0 V6 Diesel in Slate Blue
262Bhp AWD and Factory fresh...for now!
58 Ford Transit 2.2 TDI 115 in Frozen White
With retrofitted everything except another slidey door! :)
LAUNCH X431 Pad PRO - Scanning & Coding for all makes and models done in Wiltshire in exchange for winegums! :)
June 09, 2019, 03:35:08 AM #9
I was going to answer you and say in the experience I have had then yes they are reliable,but on Wednesday night my rear diff exploded locking rear wheels up and causing car to slide sideways down road. 2 hours waiting on recovery then I had suitcase jenga trying to get bags in mrs Giulietta for trip to airport. The bmw is not in my good books at present.

Itââ,¬â,,¢s for the best mark if itââ,¬â,,¢s just sitting there doing nothing,canââ,¬â,,¢t imagine you will have much trouble selling yours with the condition itââ,¬â,,¢s in.
June 09, 2019, 08:54:33 AM #10
Iââ,¬â,,¢m just glad to hear youââ,¬â,,¢re safe! It sounds like that could have been very scary!

Now about this Galaxy for sale. What sort of price would we be takkkng, TVs m you
I drive a Seat Alhambra 1.9Tdi which has 115bhp and an automatic gearbox.

I am happy to help you with all your questions. I am not a qualified mechanic but seem to be better at fixing my car than even the most experienced garages.

I have lots of friends here and very much enjoy talking with you all. Always remember, a motor car is a serious tool and should be treated with respect. Put your safety first, always.
June 10, 2019, 03:07:19 AM #11
If it had gone the following day when doing 70 on M5 with kids in back it doesnââ,¬â,,¢t bare thinking about what could have happened.
June 10, 2019, 02:08:27 PM #12
It probably would have shattered the difference at that speed? They are supposed to be designed to shear to prevent just such an event!

David, yes feel free to PM me

03 Ford Galaxy 1.9 TDI 115 Ghia in Spruce Green Metallic
With cream leather interior, Full Bodykit, Remapped at 145bhp, Lowered on 18's
17 Volkswagen Touareg 3.0 V6 Diesel in Slate Blue
262Bhp AWD and Factory fresh...for now!
58 Ford Transit 2.2 TDI 115 in Frozen White
With retrofitted everything except another slidey door! :)
LAUNCH X431 Pad PRO - Scanning & Coding for all makes and models done in Wiltshire in exchange for winegums! :)
June 27, 2019, 01:20:46 PM #13
Finally had chance to look at diff now back from holiday,quite a strange failure planet shaft had partially sheared but mostly remained in place. The housing had elongated. Looks like piece of shaft been floating about inside for a while before finally moving and locking the gears up.
Force of lock up sheared mountings off subframe.
June 27, 2019, 01:24:20 PM #14
Some pictures
July 09, 2019, 08:59:17 AM #15
Spectacular.  Pity you'll never (likely) find out the cause of the original failure.
July 09, 2019, 04:43:38 PM #16
Having looked closer it seems pinion Pre loads badly set up causing tight operation I suspect the constant torque needed to drag it round caused the elongation of shaft location holes.

Like you say I will never know the reason for failure itââ,¬â,,¢s just my suspicion.
Job and a half putting it right though, new diff,subframe,prop CV joint fair old chunk of work stripping it down.
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