spartacus Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 This is one of those jobs that you'd probably love to farm out but because nobody else wants it and you can't drive the car you end up doing it yourself.Good luck with it, you deserve some kind of award! dome 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dome Posted August 11, 2017 Author Share Posted August 11, 2017 Report from the front: Other pipe fitted and one rear caliper (the newer one) bled up fine. The other side has a very old caliper so after soaking the bleed nipple and heating the bleed nipple I've left the bleed nipple soaking overnight and will try again tomorrow. i REALLY don't want another sheared fucking bleed nipple. I'm going to try the drill bit down the centre, am open to other bleed nipple removal tips... Time for curry, RichardK and The Moog 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spartacus Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 In the past I've run a progressively larger drill bit down the center until I can either unscrew it or it falls apart. Then tap out the thread and pump some fluid through it to clean out any swarf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dome Posted August 12, 2017 Author Share Posted August 12, 2017 Well shaft me with a rough end of a pineapple if I've not actually had a bit of luck with this thing! Soaked it overnight, soaked it again on the way to the shop for skwerr sossige this morning and after breakfast gave it a couple more heat cycles with the blowtorch/spraying penetrant on it and it only fucking unscrewed! New nipple in and ready for bleeding. Will get it bled when I have my tame assistant handy. I'm off to celebrate by drinking in Edinburgh. mk2_craig, Honey Badger, Supernaut and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tickman Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 The lovely Tickman I have been called many things but I cannot recall ever that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dome Posted August 13, 2017 Author Share Posted August 13, 2017 This thing is now bled up and ready to go once I secure all the new pipework. Not driven it yet but pedal feels good and no signs of any leaks. What will fail next? Place bets now! aldo135, Tickman, Rave and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dome Posted October 26, 2017 Author Share Posted October 26, 2017 Well, this didn't go so well. It got to the stage where it actually drove OK. My mate was a bit hesitant about tracking it til he'd got a feel for it so he's had it for the last month or so. He's struggled to get confidence in it and I can see where he's coming from. The steering is quick and it's very pointy, however the back end can be a bit wayward when pushing on. It really needs shocks and springs all round to make it actually handle. Track day dates came and went without us booking anything and it was lack of enthusiasm on both sides-I'd rather be doing sprints or hillclimbs and my mate didn't have the confidence in it. Today it went for it's MOT... Reason(s) for failureNearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Advisory notice item(s)Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) So, we could weld it up, fix the handbrake and the CV boot and then still have something neither of us particularly want. It looks like it's bridge time once we've stripped the parts worth money (wheels/tyres, stainless exhaust, 2 new front calipers) unless anyone wants it as it is? Good Points Healthy 2.5V6 duratecIt actually drives pretty well on the road for normal drivingNew calipers and pads on front.New brake lines front to rear.17" multifit 4 stud alloys with pretty new Toyo T1RsCat back stainless Exhaust and induction kit(sounds ace!) Bad points.(apart from the obvious MOT fail) No interiorABS doesn't workIt's a bit shite. Open to offers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Hmm... induction kit for a 2.5 V6 Duratec, you say? That's the only bit I'd want, to be honest. Unless any of the exhaust would fit a Mk3 Mondeo (I highly doubt it would). dome 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgeRover Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Where is it? I keep thinking a duratec would be a handy thing to have.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Where is it? I keep thinking a duratec would be a handy thing to have.... I believe mr dome lives in Fife, in the vicinity of Dunfermline. dome 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgeRover Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Bugger, that's that plan scupperd then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dome Posted October 27, 2017 Author Share Posted October 27, 2017 Now on gumtree, let's see how that works. The Moog and Supernaut 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldcars Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 Now on gumtree, let's see how that works.Are you running low on half eaten twix's and knackered games consuls? dome 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 Someone has put their brave pants on! I have got someone trying to haggle over £10 on the price with me because they have to come up form Coventry. That's going to end well. dome and chaseracer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dome Posted October 27, 2017 Author Share Posted October 27, 2017 So, err, apparently a deposit for this is winging it's way to my bank account... They_all_do_that_sir, CreepingJesus, Supernaut and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldcars Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 So, err, apparently a deposit for this is winging it's way to my bank account...You sold something on gumtree?? I have a phone on Gumtree. So far i have been offered next to nothing for it & a deep fat fryer. Give me tips on how to sell for actual money please. CreepingJesus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 You sold something on gumtree?? I have a phone on Gumtree. So far i have been offered next to nothing for it & a deep fat fryer. Give me tips on how to sell for actual money please. What he said. I'm amazed you haven't been inundated with braindead cunts offering you less than half the asking price "collect 2nite m8" I thought it was just internet legend until recently, but I've experienced exactly that a few times recently. TRW 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamworthbay Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 You sold something on gumtree?? I have a phone on Gumtree. So far i have been offered next to nothing for it & a deep fat fryer. Give me tips on how to sell for actual money please.Sel brkn ex bockes, the feckers on there who reply to my ads must be getting them from somewhere. oldcars 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CreepingJesus Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 So, err, apparently a deposit for this is winging it's way to my bank account...And Nigerian Princes aren't involved? Add Facebay twats into the above. dome 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dome Posted October 27, 2017 Author Share Posted October 27, 2017 Yup, an ackshual deposit is in my account with collection happening on Monday. The chap is coming from Yorkshire To Fife. For an MOT fail Cougar. If he's not on here then he should be... Tickman, The Moog, cort16 and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CreepingJesus Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 How the hell do you do it? I think we all need to know! Buys nice Audi from reasonable person... swaps Freeloader for Jag...offloads shit Cougar... ...oh aye, what's your secret? dome 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobblers Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 If he's not on here then he should be... He's definitely on something! CreepingJesus, dome and DeeJay 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busmansholiday Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 It's not me, even though I've always fancied one of these, live in God's own county and worked at Rosyth Dockyard 40 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dome Posted October 27, 2017 Author Share Posted October 27, 2017 How the hell do you do it? I think we all need to know! Buys nice Audi from reasonable person... swaps Freeloader for Jag...offloads shit Cougar... ...oh aye, what's your secret? We'll, it's not sold til it's sold...And I've had enough hassle from dodgy buyers over the years to deserve a few breaks. There was this guy I sold a Lexus to, jeez! The Moog and CreepingJesus 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 We'll, it's not sold til it's sold...And I've had enough hassle from dodgy buyers over the years to deserve a few breaks. There was this guy I sold a Lexus to, jeez!Aye, he sounded like a prick.. dome and The Moog 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bren Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 dome 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CreepingJesus Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 Aye, he sounded like a prick..Keeps turning up when you're trying to have a quiet bite. Aye right enough, that's enough for one lifetime. dome and 320touring 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dome Posted October 30, 2017 Author Share Posted October 30, 2017 So, err, today this happened. My partner in crime dealt with the bloke and all went smoothly. I'm going to put the lottery on this week I think... DVee8, The Moog, mk2_craig and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dome Posted November 2, 2017 Author Share Posted November 2, 2017 So, with a lucky escape selling the Cougar it's time to regroup. The idea-to be able to do some track days, maybe sprints and autotests. For me it's to get used to track driving before taking the Locost on, for my mate it's just for the hell of it. OK, it's for the hell of it for me too. Moog and GM of this parish were kind enough to give me some passenger laps round Knockhill last Saturday. I came away from this impressed by their cars (Puma and MX-5)-small, pointy and composed. Both good out of the box with minimal mods needed. I was even more impressed by how well the cars handled a track day-80-100 laps of flat out driving with no issues. Kudos to both drivers for preparation, and for their talents too. I wasn't worried at all sitting beside either. We've hopefully learned* from the Cougar-it was too big and needed suspension desperately to be even vaguely capable of going round the track. Another Clio 172/182 was the initial weapon of choice. But the MX-5 made me remember that, for me at least, RWD>FWD After work tonight a viewing has been arranged. More to follow. ProgRocker, The Moog and Supernaut 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tickman Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Don't* impulse buy! Need to loose the for sale tag or the new addition tonight might be on its guard from the start! dome 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now