blackboilersuit Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 I'd check the wording in your policy to see how this could be enforced. I mean you could have lent the car to a friend who legally drove it for 3000 miles using the third party only cover given to him by another policy on another car. No paper trail so nobody could prove it didn't happen. I have done 4200 miles since March due to it being only functioning car for large periods of time.Called to up the limit, and got"5000 max only m9" BorniteIdentity 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hooli Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 On the way home from work today, the Saab clocked up its 200,000th mile. Weirdly, the limp home feature that's been plaguing it for the last 2 months or so has buggered off and it's not anywhere near as smokey (not touched anything on it) They always behave better once fully run in beko1987 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 On the way home from work today, the Saab clocked up its 200,000th mile. Weirdly, the limp home feature that's been plaguing it for the last 2 months or so has buggered off and it's not anywhere near as smokey (not touched anything on it)Swirl flaps probably rattled into a better position. I.e. more open. BorniteIdentity 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nacho man Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 Been a good month so far for car related shenanigans. Lad at work has got this old beaut. 44k from new, proper mint. The straight six is lovely and smooth and is gonna be up for sale soon if anyone is interested. Another lad has got this 996 that’s all tan inside, carpets, seats, dash and headlining. It’s a tiptronic that the internet makes you believe is the worst thing in the history of inventions. True it’s no gt3. But it’s still ace. Also been for a blast in this moke. IT WAS MEGA!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Out on track a week on Wednesday in the clio so got it out and have been running round in it making sure she is all good. Popped up to donnington tonight to see my mate who has this k series powered weapon. The scimitars fault was a spilt fuel pipe coming from the tank. So that was repaired and has been back in use. I proper love it. And am thinking of spending some dosh having it re bushed and some fresh dampers put on. Depends though as Mrs T is broody and is addicted to being around babies at the moment Which means a trim down so the bank balance is not £2.36 anyone want a scoot? Seen here being modelled by Poppa T. He is a co owner. Would want £4.5k, it’s an Italian built minter. That is all. trigger, Twiggy, Skizzer and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercrocker Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 Cool dad you have there. Squire_Dawson, BorniteIdentity, nacho man and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brodders Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 Very nice evening at the ECR show in Shotley today. Even though I turned up after 8:30 there were still a decent number of cars around, including many new ones which I haven't seen there before. These included the burgundy Mk4 Escort estate featured on the eBay tat thread a couple of weeks ago, a Datsun Laurel (which I mistook for an Oldsmobile due to the front grill) and Trigger's wonderful Marina estate, which is every bit as lovely as it looks in all of his photographs. As usual, thanks to the organisers for another great meet up, I just wish I had got there sooner to see more. Already looking forward to next month. RobT, mercrocker, trigger and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommotech Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 After Mrs T’s Scenic got a reprieve with a new alternator pulley I put a couple of new tyres on it and presented it for MOT test today. It passed with some advisories, no surprises but nothing to worry about. However, on the way home it decided to throw up a low battery warning. Looks like the alternator has stopped charging. Time to source some parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommotech Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 In other news I’ve taken on a couple of recommissioning projects. First is a ‘79 Panther Lima. Needs several oil leaks sorting (Magnum 2.3 slant engine), unleaded conversion, electronic ignition upgrade and brakes sorting out. The other is a 1936 Austin 12/6 which has a seized engine. Wish me luck!If anyone has any old Austin tips they will be gratefully received. adw1977, mercrocker, catsinthewelder and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 In other news I’ve taken on a couple of recommissioning projects. First is a ‘79 Panther Lima. Needs several oil leaks sorting (Magnum 2.3 slant engine), unleaded conversion, electronic ignition upgrade and brakes sorting out. The other is a 1936 Austin 12/6 which has a seized engine. Wish me luck!If anyone has any old Austin tips they will be gratefully received.We need pics of these fine automobiles!! tommotech, mercrocker and adw1977 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigger Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 That Triumph 2000 is gorgeous, one of them is VERY high up on my to own next list, once I've sold the Rover and Van, yep that's right. As young Brodders said above it was my ECR meet tonight, 202 cars on a pub field on a nice summers evening, what could be better?! I followed the ex Foxhall Stadium pace car to the meet. This Alpina was drop dead stunning. One for Spottedlaurel, just a shame he couldn't make it. This Victor has been owned by the current owner since 1988 and he's known it since it was nearly new. Cossie powered sleeper. My car at its first show! So yeah, not a bad turnout and a excellent diversity of vehicles! egg, richardmorris, nacho man and 25 others 28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 Sorry, I should have taken some but it was really straightforward - lift off the arms (usual release clip underneath), undo the chrome nut, lift off the chrome spindle cover and you will see a soggy mess that used to be the seal. You can push the spindle back through into the under-dash area and try and apply a grommet of some kind. In the end I couldn't find one that surrounded the hole and still enable the spindle to be pushed back through. I got a suitably sized flat rubber seal of sufficient thickness to squash down under the chrome sleeve as the nut was re-tightened. It seems to be water-tight but I might put a smear of silicon on the inside of the scuttle as well....Brilliant, many thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 The Oxford made its first Scotoshite tonight It also earned its supper giving passenger rides to all and sundry! Most folk seemed to like it, even despite the lack of seatbelts, and diff whine! Six-cylinder, mercedade, catsinthewelder and 14 others 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 Phwaorrr, whose is the legacy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tickman Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 Phwaorrr, whose is the legacy? Flat4 is the custodian of the Legacy. Another new face who I didn't get to talk to, next month maybe! loserone and 320touring 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeR Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 I see the M6 North is Donald Ducked today ....... https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/m6-closed-lorry-bridge-travel-14953824 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cort1977 Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 Bloody hell, that Alpine is the secks. Cossie sleeper is great, I have long term plans for similar with a 302 V8 that's currently sat in my garage. Does anyone know what those wheels are from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New POD Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 I see the M6 North is Donald Ducked today ....... https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/m6-closed-lorry-bridge-travel-14953824 Looks like that was fatal??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat_Pirate Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 I have completed a major engineering achievement - replacing the exhaust on a MINI. It took about a month, 'cos of HEAT and LAZINESS.It was these bolts that were the issue - there are 6 in total and 3 were already sheared off. Despite an overnight soak in Plusgas the remaining ones immediately snapped when I put a socket on them. Once I stopped faffing about with shite drill bits and bought some good Erbaur platinum-coated ones it was easy enough to drill and tap them to a larger size. As I'm only a fair weather spanner twirler I'm often reluctant to buy proper pro-grade tools, but it's a false economy. mrbenn, Sigmund Fraud, Supernaut and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuboy Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 Were the melos lives guy who owns it has few others and his mate whos place is has couple nice cars especially the rolla... egg, Jim Bergerac, DVee8 and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Bo11ox Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 Hey that's a good stash innit. What's the goofy looking red & white van? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 Trojan innit? anonymous user and stuboy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 Very nice evening at the ECR show in Shotley today. Even though I turned up after 8:30 there were still a decent number of cars around, including many new ones which I haven't seen there before. These included the burgundy Mk4 Escort estate featured on the eBay tat thread a couple of weeks ago, a Datsun Laurel (which I mistook for an Oldsmobile due to the front grill) and Trigger's wonderful Marina estate, which is every bit as lovely as it looks in all of his photographs. WP_20180725_001.jpg As usual, thanks to the organisers for another great meet up, I just wish I had got there sooner to see more. Already looking forward to next month.Missed this again due to working late. Next month, next month... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 ^ ferrari looks so period in that colour. Love the (turin?) plates. It’s a 365 gt4bb at a guess from its period colour/ latterly a 512bb It was outside my door as I was leaving this afternoon - badge does say 512BB. It’s a lovely colour for it though, far better than red. Car and Classic has them for sale from £250 to £350k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 I've got one of these sets, would that do the job?http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/mobile/x-tools-pro-ratchet-wrench-tool-set/rp-prod55929Thanks again Dome. Arrived today ( with a low range socket set I couldn’t resist ). It’s perfect for what I need. dome 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuboy Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 Forgot this...the rickman ranger sports some snazzy floormats.. egg and Lacquer Peel 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dome Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 Thanks again Dome. Arrived today ( with a low range socket set I couldn’t resist ). It’s perfect for what I need.Good stuff, glad it worked. It's a handy wee thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artdjones Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 Doblo passed the test with nothing done except tracking.Trakrite is amazing - the sideslip result was almost perfect. dome 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 Another night out for the Oxford tonight.. Citroen Owners Club. Everyone seemed to like it, and I managed to grab this picture. "Looking back to the Future" A 1959 car with an (originally) 1955 design in the background.. Skizzer, GrumpiusMaximus, trigger and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simonsays Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 My lad has managed to fix my knackered old pressure washer that was pissing water out of a crack in the side of the lance. A smidge of metal putty and a jubilee clip fastened FBT. Usually he just breaks things, perhaps there is hope for the future. stuboy, DVee8, chodweaver and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuboy Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 i dont take life to seriously.. so heres a video of a fat man driving his focus, shot on my sons crappy eyefone.. https://youtu.be/V7VTcoYtXks HMC and mrbenn 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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