looking into getting Dolomite...

[ministrangernew]

Hi<br>
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Just found this site and have some questions really.<br>
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I quite fancy getting one of these cars. However, my mechanical knowledge is slightly limited so I need to find a semi good version to start with. Also, I need to know if you can get any parts for the cars anymore or not?<br>
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please let me know<br>
thanks<br>
mark

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[Dave]

How can anyone with slightly limited mechanical knowledge seriously be considering a car that is a minimum of 22 years old. Parts are suprisingly available though both thru factors and here,and of course alternatives are possible.

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[paulk99]

well, there's only one way to learn.......not goin to learn much by looking at haynes....<br>
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the old saying goes that its better to try and fail than to not try at all.<br>
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despite the fact i've only had mine 3 weeks and am selling already i have learned so much already. (even though i still can't get the impellar off the pump this has nothing to do with lack of mechanical knowledge and is purely coincadental! hmmmm....)<br>
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upon purchasing mine i forgot (due to over-excitiement) that it would need continious caring for. i think the experts here would say be prepared to pick up a spanner.

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[mem sec]

Don't let limited knowledge put you off. I hadn't picked up a spanner in anger before I got my first 1500HL in 1991. Now 8 dollys later I'm halfway (he says hopefully) through a complete rebuild. <br>
I'd say go for it and learn something new<!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :D --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... /happy.gif ALT=":D"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <br>
Ian

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[tasusi]

I don't have a lot of mechanical knowledge either, although I do have friends and family who do. I have a 1300 dolly which is pretty simple. At least if something goes wrong it has nothing to do with computers where not many can do a lot without the correct diagnostic equiptment anyway. There is loads of help on here. I drive my car every day and have not had many problems. I do have to fit a new gearbox, but if I'd driven the car myself before buying it I wouldn't be having a problem. When I do actually get around to changing the engine and gearbox I will do most of it myself and have a bit of help with the heavy bits. I am reasonably confident that it will all go smoothly!!! My sister and I both have a book called The AA Book of The Car from a car boot, which has been very useful. I think you should go for it. Katy.

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[Dave]

I think that came across wrong, I meant to imply that unless you are prepared to learn and get dirty a dolomite would not be a good choice. Personally I'm all in favour of people knowing more about how their vehicle works and its limitations, probably makes them safer on the road. Like most of the respondents I started with a manual, time and no money mind you they were newer then!<!--EZCODE EMOTICON START 0] --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... /alien.gif ALT="0]"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END-->

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[quicksprint]

Best bet is to buy a good car with known history,join the club and you will have all the help you need just a click or phone call away!!!<br>
Haynes manuals are ok ,they have basic imformation that helps and will be ok for a new owner who is not fully aware of dolomites.....buy and enjoy<!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :D --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... /happy.gif ALT=":D"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :D --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... /happy.gif ALT=":D"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <br>
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steve.

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