I'm Chris, a 28yr old Dutchie. I seek my wisdom overseas because there is only a tiny group of FTO owners in my country. Bought this FTO GPX V6 MIVEC 1995 4 weeks ago and pretty much saved it from the graveyard. The engine was hesitating and running badly. A flat tire, rusty holes that had to be welded, lamps weren't working, oils leaks and many other small issues. The previous owner was planning to take it apart and sell the parts but when I ran into this beauty I just had to save it! I've played and known this car since the early Gran Turismo games and I needed something to do and play with this summer. The decision was easy and I bought it for a few bucks
What has to be fixed: bold = DONE
MOT
Replace head gaskets
Replace all other gaskets
Replace timing belt + rolls
Replace the other 2 belts
Replace oil filter
Replace engine oil
Replace transmission oil
Replace fuel filter
Replace temp sensor
Replace battery
Replace oil pressure sensor
Replace spark plugs with iridium variant
Re-fill aircon
Find leak in cooling system and refill cooling liquid
Make it go straight again (when I let go of the steering wheel it dived to the left)
Check and service brakes
Weld and fix the rusty hole near the right rear tire
Fix electrical lamp/lights system. Nothing but the emergency lights were working
Replace ALL light bulbs on the car
Check electronics, does everything work?
Replace two front tires
Anti rust treatment in trunk
Re-spray trunk
Anti rust treatment front arms
Anti rust treatment rear arms
Fix small damages with paint stick (car)
Fix small damages with paint stick (rims)
Add 3D carbon sticker on roof ( cheap fix for paint letting loose )
Clean interior ( smelled like wet dogs )
Polish head lamps
Clean under the bonnet
Polish the car itself
At this point she's running and driving like a smooth angel but there's something that is eating me alive: after all this work the MIVEC still isn't kicking in
Any tips there would be greatly appreciated!Anyway, this is her now in my garage!
