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(Message started by: ken m on Nov 29th, 2012, 2:58pm)
Title: 1998 Cossie 24v Ultima Estate for sale
Post by ken m on Nov 29th, 2012, 2:58pm
With great sadness I'm having to sell a much loved companion. A 1998 Cosworth 24v Ultima Estate Automatic, Nouveau Red, which was in daily use up until last week. She's covered nearly 310,000 miles and has an approved multi-point injection LPG system fitted. She is MOT'd until June and a full service history (over 20 stamps in the book).

She was running perfectly until the top radiator hose burst and that seems to have upset the electrics. I renewed the pipe, emptied and renewed the coolant and the engine started and ran. After about 10 minutes the engine stopped. It starts when I turn the key but immediately stops again. The PCM had reported various fault codes which all point to a loom problem but I no longer have the time to sort it out.

If someone has the time I'm sure it could be sorted out. I had just fitted two brand new front tyres, the alternator has just been replaced and everything was working fine, even the aircon. And the heated front windscreen also works - it was replaced last year. She's pretty well loaded with all the Ultima kit.

If there's good home out there that can collect her I'm not looking for much, plus a donation to this site, which has been a God-send over the years. Drop me a line on the forum if you're interested. By the way, the car is in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, very close to junction 9 of the M5.

Regards

Ken
Title: Re: 1998 Cossie 24v Ultima Estate for sale
Post by Simmo on Nov 29th, 2012, 3:31pm
Ken, that sounds a real tragedy. Have you thought of simply putting the car in the garage leaving a fan heater going for a day or two and seeing if that dries things out?. It really does sound as if it is just damp in the loom and surely anything is worth a try? ???
Title: Re: 1998 Cossie 24v Ultima Estate for sale
Post by adam on Nov 29th, 2012, 5:45pm
PM Sent.

Adam
Title: Re: 1998 Cossie 24v Ultima Estate for sale
Post by PJDavis on Nov 29th, 2012, 5:57pm

on 11/29/12 at 17:45:19, adam wrote:
PM Sent.

Adam

 
15 cars coming up!!!!!     ;D
Title: Re: 1998 Cossie 24v Ultima Estate for sale
Post by adam on Nov 29th, 2012, 6:22pm
:D Always room for a Cossie estate  ;)
Title: Re: 1998 Cossie 24v Ultima Estate for sale
Post by gozz on Nov 29th, 2012, 7:57pm

on 11/29/12 at 17:57:46, PJDavis wrote:
 
15 cars coming up!!!!!     ;D


I hope Highlander doesn't see this,he may turn green due to being outnumbered  ;D
Title: Re: 1998 Cossie 24v Ultima Estate for sale
Post by Matt on Nov 29th, 2012, 9:04pm
15 scorpios would be nice never mind 15 cossies lol

Always fancied another estate, loved the 2.3 i had a while back. Think id have to manual box it and put my trade mark 17's on it lol although im looking for a set of the option 17 inch double 4 spokes... there harder to find then a set of rs diamond cuts

any body seen much of ol' stuart laterly? guessing hes still ragging suzuki sj's up and down hills lol
Title: Re: 1998 Cossie 24v Ultima Estate for sale
Post by fieldashley on Nov 29th, 2012, 10:37pm
pm sent
Title: Re: 1998 Cossie 24v Ultima Estate for sale
Post by wayne_Devon on Nov 29th, 2012, 11:18pm
I got £250 and collect this weekend
Title: Re: 1998 Cossie 24v Ultima Estate for sale
Post by ken m on Nov 30th, 2012, 12:08pm

on 11/29/12 at 15:31:28, Simmo wrote:
Ken, that sounds a real tragedy. Have you thought of simply putting the car in the garage leaving a fan heater going for a day or two and seeing if that dries things out?. It really does sound as if it is just damp in the loom and surely anything is worth a try? ???


Hi Simmo

Thanks for your email. She's in the garage at the moment, but the weather has been just so damp that drying anything out is difficult. I did drive her after I replaced the hose and all seemed to be ok. I thought the engine getting up to temperature would dry things out but it appears not. I'm going to have another look tomorrow.

Regards

Ken
Title: Re: 1998 Cossie 24v Ultima Estate for sale
Post by rich1 on Nov 30th, 2012, 9:00pm
310,000 miles ......................wow
Title: Re: 1998 Cossie 24v Ultima Estate for sale
Post by fieldashley on Dec 1st, 2012, 5:20pm
PM Sent
Title: Re: 1998 Cossie 24v Ultima Estate for sale
Post by adam on Dec 2nd, 2012, 6:07pm
Hi Ken,

It was great to speak to you today.
I will arrange collection as soon as possible.

Kind regards

Adam
Title: Re: 1998 Cossie 24v Ultima Estate for sale
Post by gozz on Dec 2nd, 2012, 8:42pm
Another one DOESN'T bite the dust   8)
Title: Re: 1998 Cossie 24v Ultima Estate for sale
Post by adam on Dec 4th, 2012, 1:01pm
Yes Gozz,

Saved from total destruction  :)

Ken is a real gentleman and he will be making a very generous donation to the forum.
I hope to spend some time over the festive period putting it back on the road where it belongs.

Adam
Title: Re: 1998 Cossie 24v Ultima Estate for sale
Post by ken m on Dec 4th, 2012, 3:11pm
Many thanks to all for your offers and comments. I've made a donation that should help the site a long a bit. I'll be sad to see the car go, but happy knowing she'll be taken care of. Best wishes to all on the forum - and safe motoring. Hope you all have a good Christmas.

Ken
Title: Re: 1998 Cossie 24v Ultima Estate for sale
Post by gozz on Dec 4th, 2012, 8:53pm
Well done Ken,you are indeed a gent,all the best to you for the festive season and the future  8)
                                                                   GOZZ.


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