Lacquer Peel Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 Glow plugs - direct injection diesels don't really need them and will start in cold weather without them, but indirect injection diesels like the XUD are almost impossible to start without preheating in cold weather. alf892 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barefoot Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 Maxi early & a 504? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quicksilver Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 Now there's a claim to fame. First your Audi was in an Ed Sheeran video and now this. Look very carefully right at the start and you might spot a Maxi where the MG is parked later on. Six-cylinder 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 Why did I need four new tyres for my E30 today!© hooned by dw Lacquer Peel, Six-cylinder and loserone 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-cylinder Posted November 22, 2018 Author Share Posted November 22, 2018 My MG BGT is in the M&S ad, what are the other cars in the street? M&S Christmas 2018 ad 02.jpg I have messaged the film car company and the other two cars were a Maxi and Volvo 740. Mrs6C and Burnside 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-cylinder Posted November 22, 2018 Author Share Posted November 22, 2018 Here is Dollywobbler's Video of my E30. It now has 4 new tyres. I have the headlight wiper arms but can't find reasonably prices blades for it. Mrs6C, Cardinal Wolseley, egg and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 chris only hoons mercedes isnt that right chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finlandia Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 I have the headlight wiper arms but can't find reasonably prices blades for it. For SAABs & Volvos, I've bought these whilst in Sweden (I've got two sets here, 58-022 are 160mm, 58-023 190mm) About £6 a pairhttps://www.biltema.se/bil---mc/bilreservdelar/torkarutrustning/stralkastartorkarblad/stralkastartorkarblad-2-st-2000019130 Years ago the only place that seemed to stock blades for SAABs was the SAAB dealer, at a daft price. Made by Bosch, so I asked at the local motor factors (Bosch stockist), and they cross-referenced in the (paper) catalogue, at a fraction of the oe price. 2 for less than one from SAAB. I also used to cut down windscreen wiper blades to fit the old metal fittings. Guessing that the originals were Bosch? If you know the BMW part number you could try the Bosch Classic sitehttp://www.bosch-classic.com/en/internet/bosch_classic/technisches_archiv/technisches_archiv_uebersicht.html or modernshttp://www.bosch-automotive-catalog.com/en_GB/ Six-cylinder 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-cylinder Posted November 22, 2018 Author Share Posted November 22, 2018 The headlight wipers on an E30 are a bit different and have to bend sideways in operation to fit in the small round headlights. Lacquer Peel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finlandia Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 Ah. Very different! They must've been standard fit in Sweden, so maybe someone over there has them at a reasonable price or has a work-round? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorrisItalSLX Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 Those blades look the same as the ones fitted to the SIII XJ. The XJ ones are made of the purest unobtanium, so now I know E30 ones are the same I may finally be able to replace mine! My original plan was to fit Volvo wiper arms as I beleive the splines are the same, they are roughly the right shape for my XJ and most importantly they are cheap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-cylinder Posted November 23, 2018 Author Share Posted November 23, 2018 These are the only E30 headlight wipers I can currently find for sale, but £50 each! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-BMW-OEM-Head-Light-Lamp-wiper-blade-61631356734-E9-E12-E30-E23-E24-E28/183454691163?hash=item2ab6c06f5b:g:WGkAAOSwHSRbqOW1:rk:5:pf:0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorrisItalSLX Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 Crikey! Bugger that, Volvo conversion it is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-cylinder Posted November 25, 2018 Author Share Posted November 25, 2018 The daily Mail did an article of the making of the M&S Christmas ad with my MGB GT. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-6173025/M-S-transforms-West-London-street-new-Christmas-ad.html egg, LightBulbFun, chaseracer and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs6C Posted November 25, 2018 Share Posted November 25, 2018 Blimey, it's come a long way since I had to tow it home from Silverstone when the engine earth lead gave up the ghost! Skizzer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-cylinder Posted November 25, 2018 Author Share Posted November 25, 2018 Blimey, it's come a long way since I had to tow it home from Silverstone when the engine earth lead gave up the ghost! Yes it says it will sign autographs, but only a limited number! richardmorris, Mrs6C and DeeJay 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-cylinder Posted November 25, 2018 Author Share Posted November 25, 2018 Our Berlingo has gone to live in Wales complete with "AS" sticker. Shirley Knott and Mrs6C 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelandeth Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 I still keep looking at MGBs...I want one. Love the look of them, love the noise they make, and love the simplicity of them. Been a passenger in a bunch but have only ever driven one very briefly once. Husband has a hankering for one too apparently as well. Anyone want to swap one for a Lada? stonedagain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somewhatfoolish Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 I still keep looking at MGBs...I want one. Love the look of them, love the noise they make, and love the simplicity of them. Been a passenger in a bunch but have only ever driven one very briefly once. Husband has a hankering for one too apparently as well. Anyone want to swap one for a Lada?Could you not come to an arrangement with SIC; you drive it and he sits at home and frets about it breaking down? Skizzer, loserone, tooSavvy and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-cylinder Posted December 4, 2018 Author Share Posted December 4, 2018 Somehow I just slipped into this one…… 10 + years ago my friend had a beautiful gold Jaguar S Type3.0 SE and it was agreed with both Mrs6C and the owner when he sold it on I could buy it. The problem was the dealer offered such an inflated price again a used X350 that I couldn’t buy it and I have never forgotten that. Over the years cheap S Types have passed before my eyes, but never quite the right car at the right time. Careless talk with Bucketeer about Moog winning the Jaguar S Type and the difficulties that brought and I was back to dreaming S Type Jaguars. Then I heard it was going to have to move on and the words just fell out of my mouth “I buy it then”! Fortunately Mood had a change of mind and it was no longer available so I was off the hook. A little time passed and I was asked if I still wanted it and would like to buy it. Mesmerized by the thought of finally getting an S Type I just said yes. The deal was tired up with a logistical expert but I was never quite sure if one day it would arrive or slip away from me again, today it has finally arrived on my drive. Ohdearme, chaseracer, alf892 and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 Hoping you will like the car - after clocking up the miles in the 406 over the weekend I think I definitely made the right decision. Any idea what MPG Bucketeer got on the way home? (Not that we are competitive at all) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-cylinder Posted December 4, 2018 Author Share Posted December 4, 2018 The trip says 33.2 mpg? Bucketeer is out on his bike at the moment so can't be held to account for his performance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucketeer Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 It was 35.6 mpg from Accrington to here yesterday. Then I popped into town and back in it this morning and the average plummeted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 Moog hates jags?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-cylinder Posted December 4, 2018 Author Share Posted December 4, 2018 It was 35.6 mpg from Accrington to here yesterday. Then I popped into town and back in it this morning and the average plummeted. 190 miles at 35.6 mpg, then you dropped the Av 2.4 mpg this morning in 6 miles, you must have been trying very hard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucketeer Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 There may have been the occasional 'heavy throttle event'. chaseracer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 I've just realised that I've only ever owned two black V6-engined cars, and 6cyl now owns both of them. skattrd, RobT, Six-cylinder and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 It was 35.6 mpg from Accrington to here yesterday. Then I popped into town and back in it this morning and the average plummeted.Yeah yeah ... No proof no trophy Six-cylinder 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-cylinder Posted December 4, 2018 Author Share Posted December 4, 2018 Not much time today to play with the new toy, but I did manage a few photos on the drive. Skizzer, Cardinal Wolseley, Broadsword and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 nope sorry c15 please GoGently and Mrs6C 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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