Mistral needs tlc

[Shellonabeach]

Hi, have been having a good rummage through the forum and have found lots of common problems that my car seems to be developing.
I seem to be gathering a list of 'things to do' . Being no use with a spanner myself I could really do with a good mechanic. So, recommendations greatly appreciated, I'm betweeen Bristol and Gloucester.

 

[Sweety]

Welcome:thumb2 these motors are not hard to work on so you should be able to do a lot of the repairs yourself & if you pay the £10 membership fee you'll be able to see the down load section which talks you through each step of the way on the common problems

 

[zippy656]

Also load of people who knowthere.stuff.

They are alwaye willing to help.

 

[RJL Services]

i have a workshop in gloucester depending on wha:thumb2t jobs need doing like it has been said £10 membership will save you loads on advice etc saved me a fortune so far

 

[jims-terrano]

Welcome aboard, as said but not just advice we're a friendly bunch too :thumb2

 

[Shellonabeach]

Thanks for the welcome guys.
Looks like I need to get handy with the tools, however after snapping a bolt just removing the side steps I'm not overly confident.
The rusty sills are the most urgent problem. Local garage wants to 'slap a plate over them' but I don't want them rotting again and would like a decent looking job as the truck is quite tidy despite being 18.

 

[jims-terrano]

Ahhh yes the same old sill problem. There's some members posted different ways of sorting including fabricating whole new sections. My bolts snapped too and I expect so do most. One of the kind hearted members on here has offered to help me with these.