The Moog Posted March 6, 2018 Author Share Posted March 6, 2018 So call off little brother telling me that my (no you bought it off me) car has broken down. Sounds like HGF with all coolant gone, white smoke out back and oil doing disappearing act. Not quite sure what he expects me to do from 200 miles away. Anyway any one fancy a cheap puma? He is talking of scrapping it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 Oil disappearing isn't good, but the coolant jumping ship it could be the notorious HCV or the stupid bloody plastic 'stat housing, neither of which should kill it, unless ignored for ages and not topped up . The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 Where is 200 miles away? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted March 6, 2018 Author Share Posted March 6, 2018 Where is 200 miles away?Uxbridge. I will be down there in a couple of weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 bigdurex The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted March 6, 2018 Author Share Posted March 6, 2018 I checked it wasn't just one or other... He said both ... But then I don't quite believe him .. as this is the boy who put screenwash in the brake fluid. DeeJay, D Spares & Tyres and Cavcraft 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 Land Rover Freelander (L series) fuel filter is a good generic fuel filter, cheap too. https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F271569261622 The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted March 7, 2018 Author Share Posted March 7, 2018 Land Rover Freelander (L series) fuel filter is a good generic fuel filter, cheap too.https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F271569261622Good to know. Got the audi one winging its way to me as I type Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted March 9, 2018 Author Share Posted March 9, 2018 After the snokoas yesterday I have booked pug in for new tyres. The old tyres need taking off and fired into space. Yesterday in the light smattering of snow they had less grip on the road than Mariah Carey does on reality. Coming down a slight incline resulted in the car sliding uncontrollably towards a line of stationary traffic. Cadence braking and use of abs was pointless as there was zero grip. Even handbrake did bugger all. Managed to halt the slide by steering into the kerb to stop. At this point I almost decided to abandon the car and go get the mx5. Got to work being really careful with leaving loads of space and driving very slowly Now that the snow has disappeared got a couple of other jobs done. The air filter housing screws are rusted in so will need to drill them out and find alternative way to secure it. In meantime have lobbed this on .... How many horses extra do you reckon? Also tweaked the fuel set up. The clear pipe wasn't needed so replaced for proper hose with spring clips, resulting in zero air bubbles. New Audi filter is on its way to be put instead of the disposable one Still on list are new glow plugs as still a bit of white smoke at start up Cavcraft, Jim Bell, Coprolalia and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 Do these suffer with the same silly low air intake pipe that 306s have? That filter makes even more sense if so. The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfella2 Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 For the airbox, If you have a Dremel it might be possible to cut a slit into each bolt so you can undo with a screw driver, did that with my old caddy. The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted March 9, 2018 Author Share Posted March 9, 2018 Do these suffer with the same silly low air intake pipe that 306s have? That filter makes even more sense if so.Yeah they do, feed is from bottom of the car. Makes the car a lot quicker but mainly cause the airfilter looks like it hasn't been changed since the ark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted March 9, 2018 Author Share Posted March 9, 2018 For the airbox, If you have a Dremel it might be possible to cut a slit into each bolt so you can undo with a screw driver, did that with my old caddy. I think I will have to drill them out. Tried screw extractors on the. Which didn't work and mullered the tops. Easier to have a go now it is off the car. bigfella2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barefoot Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 Yesterday in the light smattering of snow they had less grip on the road than Mariah Carey does on reality. LOL The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted March 10, 2018 Author Share Posted March 10, 2018 A lack of feminine presence at Moog towers meant I could have car time today. On list was to fit the reversing sensors I found yesterday. Ignoring the slight drizzle I set about emptying back of car Previously I have taken the bumpers off cars but these bolts looked mega rusty so decided to do it all in situ. First challenge is this The reversing lights are in the tail gate. Normally it is pretty easy to install when you can tap the rear light clusters. Undaunted I started stripping... after the neighbours complain I put my pants back on and dismantled the car. Cluster out Check light colour It's a beigey pink one. Side pod off Someone has been here before. It's all the electrical connections for the tow bar. Other side Reveals the goodies. Quick continuity check and found the feed for the lights I was hoping I could use my waymo connectors for this job as would make it quick and easy. Sadly the wires are too small so time to break out soldering iron. Little fiddly But didn't take long for it all back in place. Then ran the sensors in the boot. This was a bit of a fucker of a job as the tow bar limited access to the rear of the bumper. After an hour of fiddling and swearing they are all in and connected. Trim back Doesn't look too bad. Need to seat them a little better only down side is having tailgate open for about 3 hours has flattened battery - so now on charge. Shep Shepherd, J4mes, Dave_Q and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 Excellent work - at least you'll know how close the back of the car comes to the hedges as you careen down hills sliding out of control Tickman, NorthernMonkey and The Moog 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted March 10, 2018 Author Share Posted March 10, 2018 That might be the soundtrack to my final moments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted March 10, 2018 Author Share Posted March 10, 2018 Any idea what kind of bulbs I am looking for to fit in here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pillock Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 Look like these? https://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/p/car-parts/car-electrics-and-car-lighting/lighting1/car-bulb/?481774872&0&cc5_401&gclid=Cj0KCQiAoY7VBRDtARIsAHWoO-IHWR5HHnrFflrQsEAA_MGMd5kzDlXT6QZoxMn5a0uD5h11JtOHFa0aAsZzEALw_wcB The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted March 10, 2018 Author Share Posted March 10, 2018 That looks like the badger. No bulbs or holders in there at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iainrcz Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 Mmm a 406, I had a petrol saloon for 5 years. Good car. Oh how I long for ride comfort again Sent from my VFD 710 using Tapatalk The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted March 10, 2018 Author Share Posted March 10, 2018 Underneath it looks in good nick. Needs a new set of dampers which will improve things no end. Otherwise it just soaks up the potholes round here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puddlethumper Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 ^^ I thought that where I live, Doodlay, the potholes were bad, then I found Accrington. The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted March 11, 2018 Author Share Posted March 11, 2018 No drizzle today and no missus Moog so on with next job. The handbrake sucks donkey Wang. Jacked up, Wheels off and let's have a butchers. Sand was everywhere underneath. The rear discs look horrific. Pads are ok but the calipers look like crustier than the levellers and the backing plates have vanished. All jobs for another day You flick a little wheel to tighten up the handbrake mech. After a spending ages doing it one way with no benefits I did it the other way - bingo. Stops like a good un - added 15 bhp as well Heady with success I set about fixing another issue on track car. At last tech inspection eyes were raised about battery stopping sliding mechanism Had a look online and the j bolts for a Mazda were about £8. Sod that. Had a rummage and found this Far too long. Quick angle grinder to reduce the length left me with a straight bar. Tickled it with heat Before putting it between two bricks and giving it a tappety tap tap with hammer and chisel. The threaded end was a bit tool omg for the car so tickled it with the grinder. Note I used the trick of putting a nut on first then winding it off after cutting down. Means the threads will still work. Almost factory chodweaver, gm, Shep Shepherd and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted March 14, 2018 Author Share Posted March 14, 2018 Less slidey now I hope. Just in time for weekend snow Cavcraft 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bub2006 Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Any idea what kind of bulbs I am looking for to fit in here? It might show up as trip computer setting. If so rotate side disk back to 3 I think It was on. Unless you plan to get secondary multiply from a scrap executive and wire in the features? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted March 17, 2018 Author Share Posted March 17, 2018 It might show up as trip computer setting. If so rotate side disk back to 3 I think It was on. Unless you plan to get secondary multiply from a scrap executive and wire in the features?Just fancy the miles left in tank function. Having bypassed the fuel filter I did wonder if that effects it. Also the button on the end of the wiper stalk doesn't seem to change it. Today I changed oil, I know Bub had done oil but not filter. With 4.5l of oil just £11 in home bargains and the filter already included by bub, seemed silly not to do it. Pelas are awesome. Lidl filter remover worked on the filter. It had been done up by Geoff Capes. New snow tyres fitted came into own tonight. Up next is new shocks all round, potentially new battery, buy and fit rear wiper and potentially a leather interior. Would love to retro fit cruise. I am definitely loving the car. Does everything asked of it. Decent mpgs and doesn't feel like a white good like the xantia did. Also I have seen mention of tuning the 2.1td any idea of how? Lacquer Peel, chodweaver, Bucketeer and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 I'm not sure if the Lucas EPIC can be tuned. The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted March 20, 2018 Author Share Posted March 20, 2018 Car is so quick paint is being stripped off... Lacquer Peel, Kiltox, UltraWomble and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainagain Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 Do these suffer with the same silly low air intake pipe that 306s have? That filter makes even more sense if so.206 1.9 DW8 have the same, I know as I drowned mine Cavcraft and The Moog 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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