In defence of the Specialist M'lud

If you own an integrale then you have in your possession a piece of complex automotive history, please treat it with the respect it deserves!

So many cars come through those workshop doors in such shoddy condition it is a crying shame, bits missing, parts put on back to front, oil leaking out of every silicone bodged orifice. Quite often the cost of the work involved to bring these cars back to a roadworthy condition is more than the car is worth and it is so sad that much of my job is spent finishing someone elses job off because they got so far in and realised they were out of their depth or just made such a hash of things that they caused more damage than than they did good.

If you can't afford to look after an integrale then don't buy one and they are expensive cars to run.
Think with your head and not your pocket.

I sometimes get asked to fit other peoples supplied products, the answer is usually 'No thanks':

1. When you go out for a meal do you take your own food with you and ask them to cook it? How do you think we stay in business?
2. If the car later develops a fault which could be linked with or solely blamed of this part where does the fault lie? The part? the fitting? Then the arguments start....

There are a few well respected integrale Specialists dotted around the country, please use and support them as they charge what they do because they have the parts and the knowledge to keep your car in top condition. In these times of ever declining spare parts, knowledge and common sense believe me, it ain't no easy task.