Introducing project Jaipur

[A2Steve]

As some of you may know, last year I stumbled across an A2 horder local to me with around 10 A2s left to "rot" in his field.

My intention was to save what I could and break the rest.

One such car from the field is project Jaipur.

Initially bought as a breaker (the panels were intended for @Jellybean 's car), plans changed when it arrived.

It had been left standing for over 2 years when it had failed it's MOT on a few small items. The tyres had gone flat, the interior was full of mould, but it did start and run with a jump pack.

Here's some photos of when it arrived

And after a quick pressure wash

 

[A2Steve]

Now one of the things that appealed to me about the car is that it Appears to be a European spec import. The spec is rather strange on it. The first noticeable thing being the black plastic mirror caps and door handles.

It is a pre 51 plate car having hard touch switches, non brushed alu clocks etc etc and yet is registered as a 51 plate car.

It is registered just as a 1.4 on the logbook and has a strange combination of spec. It has no interior alarm sensor, a false floor, foglights, cream leather and had 15 inch alloys. It doesn't state that it's an import on the logbook, but certainly doesn't seem to be UK spec.

 

[A2Steve]

The first job was to set about the interior, mainly so that I could actually sit in it without catching something.

Before on the left and after the right (Not that it needs explaining)

A lot of scrubbing and cleaning got this as an end result

 

[A2Steve]

There were a list of mechanical issues that needed sorting, but nothing too serious

- cracked rear spring
- EML for catalytic converter efficiency
- discs and pads in a terrible condition
- ABS and brake warning light on
- surface rust on rear axle
- spongy brakes

Because my garage is almost always filled by a breaker, I usually put this sort of work out to a trusted local mechanic, but seeing as he was fully booked for 3 weeks, I decided to have a go myself.

 

[Mikadoohan]

How about that OCC ? Is it working ? ?

 

[Didgesteve]

Another Jaipur on the road and only 30 miles between them, there has to be a photo op there, perhaps when I come to collect my next recycled part?
They are such an unusual colour.
Good work on the clean.

 

[Muska]

What a transformation Steve, great work and well rescued!

 

[Clackers]

Nice work Steve, as per the norm though

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[A2Steve]

First up was a set of very good 16 inch alloys I had here and new rubber all round. Also gave it a quick coat of autoglym.

 

[A2Steve]

Next up was tackling the ABS fault. A clear of the fault codes and re-drive brought up only one code.. YAW sensor, but being an early model car, it was proving quite difficult to find one. The forum came to the rescue, or moreso @beady73 who sent me one free of charge, it was fitted today and works perfectly. I'm very grateful to him.

 

[Proghound]

What a restoration! Testament to all your hard work Steve ? So glad this one will get a second lease of life

 

[A2Steve]

Next up were the spongy brakes.

Before

After

I can't believe I had been test driving this car around my estate, when removing the pads they fell into pieces and were more than dangerous.

New padig discs and pads saw to that.

I've bled the brakes, but they are still a little spongy for my liking, stops the car lovely, but will give it another go.

 

[A2Steve]

My next job was to clean up the rear axle with a wire head drill and get rid of the unsightly surface rust. When I jacked up the car the rear springs fell out, they were so badly broken.

I plan to have another go at the rear axle when I have more time and paint it all in gloss black hammerite, but for now and certainly for the MOT at least it's had a quick coat of plastidip.

New rear springs and spring cups fitted from Crew Audi. New shocks will be fitted in due course.

 

[A2Steve]

The Catalytic converter efficiency issue seems to have been resolved by using Cataclean. It's available from Halfords at a reasonable price of £12.99 and seems to do what it says on the tin. It certainly worked on a previous 1.4 AUA I needed to get through an MOT.

So next up is the MOT, I'll get it booked in for next week sometime and see how it goes.

I've got a Clay bar at the ready and I'm really looking forward to deep cleaning this car.

It's got the potential to be a cracker. Apart from a light crease on the drivers side doors(which youn wouldn't notice at first) it's a very straight and clean car.

 

[A2Steve]

How about that OCC ? Is it working ? ?

Nope unfortunately not, by luckily we have our resident expert @Kleynie to sort this when the time comes.

 

[A2Steve]

What a restoration! Testament to all your hard work Steve ? So glad this one will get a second lease of life

Thanks mate, I am actually really pleased with this one. It really was on the brink of being taken to the scrap yard and I feel a real sense of achievement saving this one.

 

[Andrew]

Looking good.

Are you simply not going to bother with the front disc splash guards?

Andy

 

[A2Steve]

Looking good.

Are you simply not going to bother with the front disc splash guards?

Andy

Yes, won't have any at all, they are not an MOT requirement and cause more hassle than good in my opinion by trapping stones

 

[Jellybean]

Well done Steve. Shame about the panels for mone, but this keeps another on the road!

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[A2Steve]

Well I think that confirms it as being an import. Year of manufacture 2000, date of first registration 2002.

Has anyone got access to a proper history check? Would be nice to know more.