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Gentil Costa - Gentil’s Garage YouTube @gentil.bsky.social · 4h

Cheers

Gentil Costa - Gentil’s Garage YouTube @gentil.bsky.social · 4h

Tried Bahnstormers but can't get thorough. Munich Legends, have their own stockpile but no windscreens. They get their parts from BMW UK or Germany. Funnily enough, its easier to get a windscreen for a 02 or E24, as opposed to a E12.

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Gentil Costa - Gentil’s Garage YouTube @gentil.bsky.social · 4h

Contacted them earlier and left my details

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Gentil Costa - Gentil’s Garage YouTube @gentil.bsky.social · 5h

Scrambled through different glass companies and no one can has the glass in the UK. Pilkington is on special order only and BMW says none exist in stock, not even in Germany. Solution? Either get a second hand one from a breaker in the midlands or order from Walloth Nesch in Germany.

Gentil Costa - Gentil’s Garage YouTube @gentil.bsky.social · 1d

Bad news.
Auto windscreens just called me to say the windscreen is actually no longer available from their suppliers and they can't complete the job, and therefore has to be cancelled. Furious is an understatement and now everything is back to square one.

Gentil Costa - Gentil’s Garage YouTube @gentil.bsky.social · 4d

Good news!
After yesterday's post about the struggles with the E12, I'm happy to say that I have now a date set to have it welded and it should be ready next weekend. Also, the windscreen company called me today to inform they found a glass for my car and are ready to fit it in a couple of weeks!

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Gentil Costa - Gentil’s Garage YouTube @gentil.bsky.social · 1d

I have now escalated it.

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Gentil Costa - Gentil’s Garage YouTube @gentil.bsky.social · 1d

They told me I could use a non-approved supplier and they can cover up to £300, but after I add all the costs, I might as well get it from a scrapper and fit it myself

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Gentil Costa - Gentil’s Garage YouTube @gentil.bsky.social · 1d

I raised a complaint with Autowindscreens. Spoke with Lancaster insurance who is brushing off any responsibility and putting responsibility on Autowindscreens. I argued back about Lancaster's duty, but got nowhere. I won't be renewing with them and the policy is due next month.

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Gentil Costa - Gentil’s Garage YouTube @gentil.bsky.social · 1d

I'm actually fucked off because they called me Friday to say they found one and i asked them to wait a couple of days for me to confirm a date. They called me this morning to confirm the fitting for Thursday the 23rd & paid the fee online. An hour later called me to say they haven't got it! 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬

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Gentil Costa - Gentil’s Garage YouTube @gentil.bsky.social · 1d

Bad news.
Auto windscreens just called me to say the windscreen is actually no longer available from their suppliers and they can't complete the job, and therefore has to be cancelled. Furious is an understatement and now everything is back to square one.

Gentil Costa - Gentil’s Garage YouTube @gentil.bsky.social · 4d

Good news!
After yesterday's post about the struggles with the E12, I'm happy to say that I have now a date set to have it welded and it should be ready next weekend. Also, the windscreen company called me today to inform they found a glass for my car and are ready to fit it in a couple of weeks!

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Gentil Costa - Gentil’s Garage YouTube @gentil.bsky.social · 1d

Can this washer bottle look good again? #bmw
youtu.be/wJ5DPcFsW6c

Can this washer bottle look good again? #bmw

YouTube video by Gentil's Garage

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Gentil Costa - Gentil’s Garage YouTube @gentil.bsky.social · 2d

Cheers, good to know. Yes, they're not worth much and not that rare or sought after.

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Gentil Costa - Gentil’s Garage YouTube @gentil.bsky.social · 2d

I have a few albums to sell. Do you recommend Discogs?

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Gentil Costa - Gentil’s Garage YouTube @gentil.bsky.social · 2d

I remember watching a TV documentary donkeys years ago (tomorrow's world?) about the development of a two stroke engine for this car and being hailed the future of combustion engines? It featured a dark coloured Mk3 Fiesta

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Gentil Costa - Gentil’s Garage YouTube @gentil.bsky.social · 2d

Has anyone done a DIY dash repair? I've seen YT videos but looking for more ideas and tips on how to make this dash look a bit better.
I know the crack edges need drilling, but unsure regarding filler, plastic or PU sealant? Plastic paint or vinyl paint?
Thanks in advance

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Gentil Costa - Gentil’s Garage YouTube @gentil.bsky.social · 2d

Dash is out. Not a hard job but easier ti do with the windscreen out. Loads of broken glass found as expected and more evidence of rodents in the past with loads of empty acorns and gnawing marks under the dash.
Ready for welding this coming week

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Gentil Costa - Gentil’s Garage YouTube @gentil.bsky.social · 3d

Beautiful! I love it

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Bethany Black @bethanyblack.bsky.social · 4d

“Best regards”

A letter from STANLEY KUBRICK
August 27, 1970
James T. Aubrey, Jr.
Metro Goldwyn Mayer
245N Beverly Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Dear James,
It has come to my attention that you and your
studio are considering producing a sequel to "2001:
A Space Odyssey" over my objections. My attorney informs me that you hold the option and, legally. there is little I can do to stop you.
However, I'd like you to know that I own the tapir bone prop from 2001 - the one "Moonwatcher" throws into the sky. If you attempt to make a sequel, I will cram that temur up your ass so far, it will take an as yet undiscovered alien super-intelligence to figure out how to dislodge it. Seriously, don't fuck with me.
Best regards,
Stanley Kubrick

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Gentil Costa - Gentil’s Garage YouTube @gentil.bsky.social · 4d

Bingo!
Cardle 1/5

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Gentil Costa - Gentil’s Garage YouTube @gentil.bsky.social · 4d

Indeed. I still got loads to do and now that I have storage nearer home, I can store the interior while i fix the dash and the floorpan

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Gentil Costa - Gentil’s Garage YouTube @gentil.bsky.social · 4d

Thank you everyone for your suggestions!

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Gentil Costa - Gentil’s Garage YouTube @gentil.bsky.social · 4d

Good news!
After yesterday's post about the struggles with the E12, I'm happy to say that I have now a date set to have it welded and it should be ready next weekend. Also, the windscreen company called me today to inform they found a glass for my car and are ready to fit it in a couple of weeks!

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Gentil Costa - Gentil’s Garage YouTube @gentil.bsky.social · 4d

Lovely Calypso red

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Gentil Costa - Gentil’s Garage YouTube @gentil.bsky.social · 4d

Brilliant!

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Gentil Costa - Gentil’s Garage YouTube @gentil.bsky.social · 4d

Lovely and nice colour too!

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Gentil Costa - Gentil’s Garage YouTube @gentil.bsky.social · 4d

Yes, it's normal when the engine is running in. Yes, valve stem seals could also be an issue