Inspector Morose Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 The first of two incoming Swedish estates collected today. No colleckshun fred as it was only 30 miles away and I just had to drive it onto the trailer. More details later in my blog.Ooh, you bugger. A facelift! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fumbler Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 First carpark panic with the P38. Brother unlocked the doors and I opened the rear hatch. Well... I thought he had unlocked it, because as soon as I had opened the hatch, the hazards carried on flashing. Dash said "alarm triggered". Oh hell. I mean it would be fine if Rover didn't add 5 levels of alarm, with our episode being the first level. Anyway, unlocked it again and the immobiliser deactivated along with the lights, so all is well... Datsuncog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saabnut Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 Where's your blog SaabNut.? My mum had DN09GDO from Saab Stoke Sent from my Moto G (5) using Tapatalk On this very s(h)ite! Closest I get to computery things... http://autoshite.com/topic/31810-saabnuts-assorted-shite-blog-track-day/ Jim Bell and Floatylight 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 House move successful thanks to friends and family helping out, still have a few bits to bring over from old place but have 2 weeks to do that and shampoo the carpets etc before we hand the keys back. Meanwhile the Corolla appears to have snapped its cambelt this afternoon, so had to rescue Mrs D and stepdaughter from down the road. Thankfully I has garage in which to work on it.Non interference? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auntiemaryscanary Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 Nippa has been running really lumpy from cold start and also affecting acceleration when warmed. No obvious loose connections and HT leads, distributor cap & arm, spark plugs etc changed 10 months ago. Wondered if could be one of temperature sensors? Only engine service item it's not had whilst I've had it in 2 1/2 years is a fuel filter. Purchased from Euros on "sale" and running tons better. Can actually make it accelerate, novelty! Should be cold enough in the morning to see if it's cured start up bother. bangernomics and dollywobbler 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dozeydustman Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 Non interference? I believe so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 Aside from yanking the engine out of the Fox, I've mostly had a weekend off from car stuff, other than clocking up a fair few miles (about 170) in the Matiz and Nippa as we ferried ourselves and a friend about the place. Got pretty gusty here today, and had the absolute shite scared out of me at one point. Turns out the door seals are a bit knackered, and one particularly sharp gust made a noise that I can only describe like a baby elephant that is quite excited. Having that noise suddenly happen next to your right ear is pretty darned alarming. Also, when it's gusty, the Matiz's steering is so bloody sensitive that it becomes impossible to maintain a straight course. The car behind backed off. They probably considered grassing me up to the rozzers for being drunk. Jim Bell and auntiemaryscanary 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuboy Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 todays plan.. change droplinks and look into why i lost some electrial items on the galaxy.... looked out window and thought stuff that.. Timewaster 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New POD Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 New Lucas blades ordered the Bosch ones are making a racket after only 12month on the car, cleaning the screen/wipers has done jack. I can see the driver one skipping too. Looking for a cheap (new) stereo which has USB/MP3 capability and perhaps Bluetooth, any suggestions?The best wipers I've ever purchased came from Asda. Better than Bosch and GM I do 20k miles a year. Tend to replace them every 15k. RobT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkyarddog Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 Snowed quite heavily here this afternoon, Two antiquated Vauxhalls covered in it.Glad I don't have to rely on them to start in the morning Split_Pin, Rocket88, egg and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beko1987 Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 If i started my 406 and then removed the battery would it continue to be turned on? Say, to drive it to a scrapyard to save its good battery... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
17-Coffees Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 I finally bought an alternator for the my LS400. Due to arrive this week. MUCH EXCITE! dome 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 If i started my 406 and then removed the battery would it continue to be turned on? Say, to drive it to a scrapyard to save its good battery... This sounds suicidal to me. Get some rubber gloves or something else that doesn't conduct to hold the tools if you want to go through with it. (I don't see why not, though), I hope someone that knows more than me is along shortly to give actual advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 Why not say you'd like to keep the battery when you get there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beko1987 Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 Why not say you'd like to keep the battery when you get there?Cos I wasn't sure if they knocked money off or not. Saying that though when I took the laguna in I just parked it up and wandered in, they barely looked at it. Could park up, whip the battery off and into the Zafira and then saunter into the office Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auntiemaryscanary Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 Nippa has been running really lumpy from cold start and also affecting acceleration when warmed. No obvious loose connections and HT leads, distributor cap & arm, spark plugs etc changed 10 months ago. Wondered if could be one of temperature sensors? Only engine service item it's not had whilst I've had it in 2 1/2 years is a fuel filter. Purchased from Euros on "sale" and running tons better. Can actually make it accelerate, novelty! Should be cold enough in the morning to see if it's cured start up bother.Perfect cold start - was fuel starvation. Well chuffed coz it's not often I manage to fix anything car wise. 320touring and The Moog 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bub2006 Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 Sam I highly doubt it will work for long. Too many electronics on the hdi. Old school mechanical pumps then yes. beko1987 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 Even mechanical pumps had a 12v stop solenoid feed that you would have needed to keep live. Anyone local got an utterly shagged battery you could have? I've got loads here, a zillion miles away. Sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beko1987 Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 I'm half tempted to park out of the way at the scrapyard and half inch it... Loosen the clamps before we leave I'm not sure what I'll do with it kind, but it seems a waste to just bin it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 Some cars will run quite happily on the output from the alternator without needing a battery in the circuit. I can't remember if the 406 does or not, so not very helpful, soz. Craig the Princess and LightBulbFun 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bub2006 Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 The xud used to but I don't think the hdi engine does very well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuboy Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 Early start today get droplinks changed on missus princess wagon, thank god years ago i collected load of slim spanners to get on reverse of droplinks to undo the nuts.. HMC, Crusty Sills, auntiemaryscanary and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 Update on the 335 Back at brutha_tourings Belts are on order - we'll need to check pulley alignment before fitting them to avoid any repeat. We'll also need a replacement heater valve. The Moog, Split_Pin, BorniteIdentity and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 Keeping the audi then? dome 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dome Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 In the pub last night and I mentioned to a boy I know about the Jag x300 looking forlorn in his neighbours driveway. I'd spotted it while walking the dog around the village. "Oh there's another one in the garage too, i'll find out about them for you" If anything comes of this I can lay the blame squarely at the good ladys feet. If she hadn't wanted the dog I'd never have walked him past the house with the broken Jags... Saabnut, gm, Rocket88 and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broadsword Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 In the pub last night and I mentioned to a boy I know about the Jag x300 looking forlorn in his neighbours driveway. I'd spotted it while walking the dog around the village. "Oh there's another one in the garage too, i'll find out about them for you" If anything comes of this I can lay the blame squarely at the good ladys feet. If she hadn't wanted the dog I'd never have walked him past the house with the broken Jags...Just imagine if there is an XJR lurking in there, or one with a manual transmission. I insist you investigate and report the findings here! eddyramrod, chodweaver and dome 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auntiemaryscanary Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 Didn't bother using the oil suction thingy. Just changed the oil by drain plug plus new oil filter. The Nippa only holds 2.1 litres of oil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeR Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 no one has been murdered in my bathroom ,,,, its my blood ... spent ages cleaning it up just tried one of those tooth brushes powered by a miniature electric buzz saw engine ........ new battery and firm bristles as well !!! I think I see a automobile use for these wicked little things ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRi05 Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 Having worked almost every day since the new year I have most of this month off, meaning I finally have time for car stuff. Took the jag for a SUPER LASER wheel alignment as it had a slight pull to the right and an annoying wobble between 60-70.I didn't realise just what a difference it would make, took it a good hard drive up some country roads and it handles like an absolute dream now. Very happy. Guy who done the alignment was very complimentary towards it when it was on the ramp as well which was nice. A service will be next up for it. eddyramrod, LightBulbFun, dome and 14 others 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulgalour Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 Got a bit desperate trying to take the wheel off Mike's Range Rover. Mike had already tried hammers, more hammers, kicking, hammers again, driving around the with wheel nuts slackened off, driving around with NO wheel nuts, and an extensive array of swearing. No dice. So, let's see if the Princess can help. Nope. All that did was make some smelly clutch smells and drag the Range Rover and the axle stand it was on across the floor. Erm. Okay then. We've left it with no wheel nuts, a jack just underneath the car but not touching anything, and the weight of the car on the wheel. Perhaps it'll free off overnight somehow. MikeKnight, danthecapriman, Fat_Pirate and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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