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I'm in near Whitby.......Just seen half a dozen mk 3's on a drive out at lunch time today as they were heading into town.

I'm new to the site Bry. Are you emigrating? I have just spent four years in Australia..... so if you have any questions etc just let me know and I will try to help.

I would agree with that, and you don't have to let your insurance know unlike if you fit an aftermarket manifold.......do you?????

Just finished taking out the dreaded pre-cats. Car is a 53 and at 32k, the pre-cats looked fine but I am still happier with them out. Took about 3.5 hrs and went okay thanks to the guide on here. I had to pay 8 quid for a oxy sensor socket but took care of the rest with a 1/2 " and 3/8" so...

Just been for a drive, lots of hills up here on the N.yorks moors. The car feels great. I was struggling to get the clutch to slip at all, even at low speed in a high gear up hill? Seems to be 50-60mph and boot it in 3rd and even then it is hardly anything........ I am hoping that using it everyday ...

I think you mean thrashing??

I hope you are right. I am just shocked that it might be worn out at 32k. Sun is out so it might be time to get the roof down and go for a blast.

Just had a look in your garage tonig..........Don't feel so bad about a few 100 quid on a clutch now!!!

I have got very slight clutch slip in 3rd/4th gear low down in the revs (3 to 4000revs). Didn't notice it yesterday on the test drive or driving home. 1st and 2nd are fine. I've only got 32k on the clock with FSH so I am a bit surprised. The car has had long spells of no use but i don't think this m...

......I think my clutch is on it's way out.................

Is there any evidence out there of a post facelift (2003 on) car experiencing the dreaded pre-cat engine failure?

Bought it today! Really happy. Had a bit of a blast back home, and even had the top down for most of the way. Couple of minor things. The rear piece of trim that covers the towing eye is missing which is quite common I think. Ordered one after getting the part off here. 8 pounds odd delivered. Also ...

Thanks for your replies guys. I am going to see the 53 plate car tomorrow, it has checked out on the HPI and the owner says it is in 1st class condition.....fingers crossed. Your comments confirmed my suspicions about it not being worth the risk. My missus would drive me mad if I bought a car and th...

Hi guys, I have decided to buy a MK3 and have got my eye on a couple. Problem is one is pre face lift 2000reg (a look I prefer) and the other is a 53reg. They have both done 32k with FSH and are virtualy the same price. Is the pre cat issue so relavent that it makes the choice a no brainer or is it ...