loserone Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 This could have been a perfect excuse to be back in the cairngorms for a bit, but holiday bookings mean I have to wait until September. Bon voyage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Honda Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 thanks Ian Virgin.You are Richard Herring AICMFP. Lacquer Peel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 Last leg. rantingYoof, Supernaut and Cavcraft 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 You went to France by mistake? oldcars, Lacquer Peel and loserone 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted July 8, 2018 Author Share Posted July 8, 2018 Cleared it out, ready to go. Met a very nice Wildling. And off away. Safe journey home man, great to meet you and yours. A+ buyer. Would sell again. Lacquer Peel, Bucketeer, CGSB and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overrun Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 Another shorts wearer. Good luck, LP. Has it got (working) A/C? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted July 8, 2018 Author Share Posted July 8, 2018 Another shorts wearer. Good luck, LP. Has it got (working) A/C?Girlfriend you know it aint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 Another shorts wearer. What do you expect, he's south of the wall! overrun 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overrun Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 Girlfriend you know it aint.I don’t? I can’t keep up man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 Good to meet Jim B., his missus and the pointy dog. The car is nice, a credit to its former keepers but it feels quite sluggish compared to the 110PS Octavias I've driven before, it's not a lot heavier than an Octavia. Comfy and super economical though, 60MPG+ average which is great for a new large estate let alone a 20 year old one. Vegan doner kebab in Byker. Nice! Central Scotland achieved. Bucketeer, bramz7, rantingYoof and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Earrings Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 I feel a sentiment attached to this. So pleased it's stayed on here Lacquer Peel, jumpingjehovahs, oldcars and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 What is this? What is point? oldcars and loserone 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted July 9, 2018 Author Share Posted July 9, 2018 I "think" its for holding packets of tissues or wet wipes? I stuck my sunglasses in there because Im dead cool like Tom Selleck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldcars Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 What is this? What is point?That's class. I would use it to hold emergency dash wipes, for when the valeting urge takes you. Lacquer Peel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stanky Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 I'd fill it with smoll, non-perishable snacks Dave_Q, Jim Bell, Lacquer Peel and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floatylight Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 Sold in Home Bargains, surely a shiters primary choice for car related tat /exclusive accesories Sent from my Moto G (5) using Tapatalk Pat Earrings 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 In car pesto holder, finally. Jim Bell, HillmanImp, Stanky and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted July 9, 2018 Author Share Posted July 9, 2018 Well now you need one on the other side for fresh Asparagus spears. Lacquer Peel and binhoker668 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Day off today so decided to make use of the generous service kit included with the car and have a poke around the engine. Shedded sound deadening material and a free screwdriver! The possibly original pollen filter was disgusting. These cars have a reputation for leaks around the scuttle and the pollen filter was mercifully dry after last night's rain but the plastic scuttle material is utter junk and there's water pooling below the brake servo, does that water eventually make its way to the drain under the battery? Also changed the fuel filter and primed it with ATF to clean the injectors. It goes a little better now but still seems slower than it should be, there's a whistle/whoosh at 2000rpm that could be air escaping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted July 11, 2018 Author Share Posted July 11, 2018 Fuuuuck man. Sorry to see that. I blame all former owners. Certainly not one of my screwdrivers, I never had one near it (not even to change the ahem, pollen filter which I really should have checked) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 It wasn't an attempt to shame any of the previous keepers man! It's a nearly 20 year old car and it's fine for the money. It won't be appearing on any consumer watchdog programmes. Attempt to trace the leak when the air con is engaged. No leak today. Shrug. I did discover a vintage* Nokia hands free kit though. Bonus. CGSB, HillmanImp, oldcars and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HillmanImp Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Were you upset to see the car go JB? It's no reason to blow your brains out, there are plenty more of these around for now. binhoker668, Dick Longbridge, Lacquer Peel and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted July 11, 2018 Author Share Posted July 11, 2018 Were you upset to see the car go JB? Passatt.jpg It's no reason to blow your brains out, there are plenty more of these around for now. I was saluting in a solemn farewell. I just happened to be holding a packet of fig rolls while I was doing it. Lacquer Peel, Dick Longbridge, Rusty_Rocket and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 There's the air conditioning condenser drain pipe, behind the passenger footwell carpet on the right, the carpet takes some manipulation to move it far enough to gain access. You can't see it very well but the drain is full of water, I used some plastic tubing to clear it and a lot of gunk came out with it. Hopefully FIXED. steveo3002, Kiltox, CGSB and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted July 11, 2018 Author Share Posted July 11, 2018 Free fixes are the best fixes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stonedagain Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Day off today so decided to make use of the generous service kit included with the car and have a poke around the engine. Shedded sound deadening material and a free screwdriver! The possibly original pollen filter was disgusting. These cars have a reputation for leaks around the scuttle and the pollen filter was mercifully dry after last night's rain but the plastic scuttle material is utter junk and there's water pooling below the brake servo, does that water eventually make its way to the drain under the battery? Also changed the fuel filter and primed it with ATF to clean the injectors. It goes a little better now but still seems slower than it should be, there's a whistle/whoosh at 2000rpm that could be air escaping. there are rubber drainage tubes in the scuttle which will be blocked if water is pooling in that area, one under the servo & one under the battery tray. Either poke them clear or just push them out. The scuttle on mine kept filling up with leaves. Lacquer Peel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 The windscreen scuttle plastics are such a lash up, at least the ECU is well guarded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Leave the scuttle panel blocked, it’ll weigh more when you bridge it. Lacquer Peel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Earrings Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 WTF. I never actually got round to servicing it but the screwdriver?! Hilarious and scary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Halfords advanced ftw. Lacquer Peel and overrun 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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