Thanks guys - and thanks for the heads up regards refilling the expansion tank - noted.

I did quite a bit of research before buying the car I did - looked at 8 or so around the country (furthest Nottingham). I am really happy with the old girl so far. Having had 3 S3 in the past and put new chassis in them, I am stunned by the lack of evident rust!

Gilbert - 20 minutes south of Norwich in Norfolk

Thought I'd say hello. Just bought myself a 2000 4.0lt P38 - 109k on the clock in pretty good nick - all for £1600 which was a good deal imo. Previous owner was a pleasure to deal with and even delivered the car.

Just overhauling everything I can think of before using in anger.
New water pump
oil filter and oil
gearbox oil and filter
rebuilt the compressor
air and pollen filters
new viscous coupling
new radiator and hoses and thermostat (leaving the heater matrix for now as I don't want to scare myself yet!)
Replaced the gear lever housing and cable as the old one was knackered (£27 of Ebay) and relatively straightforward
Keyfob refurb kit so now have 2 working keys.

Just waiting for the metal heater pipe to turn up (old one was seriously corroded) and fill up with OAT coolant and we are good to go.

Looking forward to some fun.

Cheers all

Ant