Advice on buying a williams

[Blue_boy26]

Hi,

I'm in the process of buying an M (95) Williams 2, MOT runs out in 3 months though. Can anyone offer advice on what potential problems i should be looking for. Cambelt has been done, also had work done on the gearbox & has full service history. I've had a 19 16v & a Clio in the past & got stung, when they were reasonably new!!
Always wanted a Williams, so any help/advice will be much appreciated!!


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[Mattie]

check the sills and rear arches havnt rusted mate!

number 1 rule

[Blue_boy26]

Ok, cheers mate............. Anything else mechanically?

[Andyvalver]

Rule number 2.. Make sure the box changes gear ok.

[Coops]

rule number three, inform the bank manager your gonna need a BIG ass overdraft! oh and inform your spouse ur never gonna be in cuz u'll be driving the car and loving every second of it!

it will EAT your life and your money mate no matter what but its soooooooooo worth it! :P

[wavy]

hello and welcome

Rusty rear arches are common check bottom of doors around bottom of boot
also gearbox problems ie noises jumping out of gear crunshing in to etc
worn steering columns are common (easy fix weld it)
seems like quite a few engines tap (mine does) i dont worry
when warm oil presure about 3 + temp around 80
anything really on a 12 year old car like any other older car

good luck
dave

[Blue_boy26]

Cheers everyone for your help, very useful......... Always wanted a Williams so i'm going for it, need a toy!!

[mozzawily]

Make sure the breaks work and it drives straight, sounds simple enough but mine didnt and cost me loads to make right!

[northy]

check for broken springs, accident damage, rust, engine and gearbox's

got any pictures of it mate ?

[Blue_boy26]

No pictures as of yet, viewed it & looks well, just don't want to rush into it...... Need to start buying cars with my head, rather have a mint one & pay the money, you only end up spending loads anyway!!