Felly Magic Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 How much has that made you chuckle Ian? To be fair I wouldn't even piss about trying to sort the carb out, and put a new one on instead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrett Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 hang on, hang on - question.... If I import a 1969 renault 6 with CT, and get a 'free' UK MOT - does it get a straightforward pre-1977 permanent exemption??? It makes no difference if it has a CT or not, it does not need an MoT to get a UK registration document, not will it need an MoT to be driven on the road because exemption. Only a post-1978 car needs an MoT to get a UK registration number. Brodders, Sigmund Fraud and egg 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian_pt Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 I saw a bazzillion of these (or maybe they were actual Renaults) in Turkey. Actual Renaults, though Turkey did get a few Dacia pickups. They made them till 2000 - bonkers to imagine one on an X plate. A couple of RHD Dacias also came to Ireland in the late 80s and lasted, unregistered, till very recently. You could I guess do a RHD conversion using a donor R12... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Honda Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 That means potential for a grim 80s Renault diesel too. Feck off! that's my department! Lacquer Peel and davidfowler2000 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted June 12, 2018 Author Share Posted June 12, 2018 It makes no difference if it has a CT or not, it does not need an MoT to get a UK registration document, not will it need an MoT to be driven on the road because exemption. Only a post-1978 car needs an MoT to get a UK registration number. That's what I thought until today, but it turns out you don't need an MOT on a post-1978 car. A CT (within a year) will be absolutely fine. cpjitservices and egg 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 It makes no difference if it has a CT or not, it does not need an MoT to get a UK registration document, not will it need an MoT to be driven on the road because exemption. Only a post-1978 car needs an MoT to get a UK registration number. Ok, I thought even a pre 78 car needed at least one UK MOT during the registration process, but happy that I've have been corrected! Anyway, sorry to turn it into an MOT thread, back on topic - did the pre-MOT reveal any bodywork issues at all? cpjitservices 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted June 12, 2018 Author Share Posted June 12, 2018 Ok, I thought even a pre 78 car needed at least one UK MOT during the registration process, but happy that I've have been corrected! Anyway, sorry to turn it into an MOT thread, back on topic - did the pre-MOT reveal any bodywork issues at all? Yes. Some welded repairs weren't to a sufficient standard for UK MOT, but the lads at the garage are good with a sparkly stick, so they can easily sort that out. egg and cpjitservices 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felly Magic Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 So 3 wheel bearings on order now? If those down at the Kremlin in Swansea pull their fingers out, you could be on the road fairly soon for a hoon. Erm that last bit rhymed, whoops LOL cpjitservices 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted June 12, 2018 Author Share Posted June 12, 2018 No, having trouble confirming part numbers. Unsurprisingly! Plus prices seem to range from about £15 each to about £40! The bearings are having a grumble, but they're not howling yet. In the paperwork, I've stated that I'd like the tax to start from 1st July, so if all goes well with paperwork, we should be on for that. Then hopefully Cats can drive it over to Festival of the Unexceptional. Brodders, Supernaut, egg and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 I guess this would be good to crack out waxoyl something better than waxoyl once the welding is done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3VOM Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 the driveshafts are apparently held in with bent nails. Doh! Obviously they'd have to be bent or they'd fall out. Seriously there must be an easy swap available for the carb? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 Then hopefully Cats can drive it over to Festival of the Unexceptional. YES! I'm really looking forwards to my weekend break in July now. Not only the Invacar, but potentially the mighty Dacia too! rantingYoof, cpjitservices and davidfowler2000 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felly Magic Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 Are you deliberatey trying to win the internet Ian? Both at the FOTU would make you champion WINNAH, and everyone shouting 'fix' LOL AMC Rebel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaughant Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 Doesn't even sound that bad a list really? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyCat Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 Yep. Just confirmed it with a nice chat to DVLA. They're not exactly shouting about it, but it is true! Paperwork will be in the post today. No need to publicise it really, I mean who's going to drive a car back to the UK from Romania. Oh wait... cpjitservices 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted June 12, 2018 Author Share Posted June 12, 2018 Doh! Obviously they'd have to be bent or they'd fall out. Seriously there must be an easy swap available for the carb? Yes, definitely easy swaps out there, but me being me, I'm reluctant to hurl tons of money at the car. I'll start by having a play with the carb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted June 12, 2018 Author Share Posted June 12, 2018 MOAR CAPERS. egg, johngarty, Supernaut and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 solex on ebay for this 15 quid reserve not met theres a weber for 99 quid 'ideal for rebuild' wtf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2_craig Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 Yes. In other news, went for a pre-MOT. It would fail on expected things like shit headlamps (no pattern), no fog light and emissions (way, way too rich so might need to check float levels). It would also fail on unexpected things: Three wheel bearings are tired, which explains the droning noise I had noticed on the way back. One exhaust mounting doesn't actually have its nut. Some welded repairs are not continuous seam welded. There's an advisory for a leak from the gearbox (nearside driveshaft) and hilarity that the driveshafts are apparently held in with bent nails. However, a friend has just advised me that if the Romanian MOT was conducted after 20th May, which it was, I can import the car with that and get a UK MOT in exchange! So, I'm going to do that. Naturally, I'm going to fix the issues too - if nothing else, the rich running is clagging up the spark plugs so that starting is a major problem.That's a bit like Abramovich gaining entry to the UK by simply* becoming an Israeli citizen, rather than sorting a visa out. BorniteIdentity 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remspoor Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 However, a friend has just advised me that if the Romanian MOT was conducted after 20th May, which it was, I can import the car with that and get a UK MOT in exchange! So, I'm going to do that. I have been trying to find that bit of information on line. I read it once, but did not save the page. Not a lot on either the DVLC or any EU webpage that I could find. Even the Spanish equivalent to the DVLC (the DGT) has not published this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted June 12, 2018 Author Share Posted June 12, 2018 solex on ebay for this 15 quid reserve not met theres a weber for 99 quid 'ideal for rebuild' wtf Got a link? I can only see gasket sets for that price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted June 12, 2018 Author Share Posted June 12, 2018 I have been trying to find that bit of information on line. I read it once, but did not save the page. Not a lot on either the DVLC or any EU webpage that I could find. Even the Spanish equivalent to the DVLC (the DGT) has not published this. I got the info direct from DVLA in the end. They seem to be trying to keep it quiet and admitted as much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs6C Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 That's a bit like Abramovich gaining entry to the UK by simply* becoming an Israeli citizen, rather than sorting a visa out.He has a Visa? I hope he gets it sorted out before the 40th Anniversary rally on September 8/9! Asimo, mk2_craig, CGSB and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2_craig Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 Couldn't enter the country without one, apparently. Probably hard to get hold of in Russia ( but easier than an LNA perhaps ) Mrs6C 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aston Martin Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 1990? I thought it looked like 1976. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 Feck off! that's my department! What is that engine actually off of? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Honda Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 What is that engine actually off of?It would have originally been a 1595cc Volvo D16, but it has been replaced sometime in its life with the identical Renault F8M. I'm not 100% sure, but I assume that Renault F series blocks have similar bolt holes to fit in C series applications. Give me a 1397 pez Cleon anyday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 Oh, so it's an original diesel 340? I assume it hails from the land of Guinness and leprechauns then? If memory serves the F8M was 54bhp, so the same as the 1289cc engine in the Renault 12 - should therefore pull the Dacia along quite adequately (if noisily). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Honda Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 Yes and yes. I might start/continue another thread, another time. Miserably slow. Back to the Dacia, DW do you know all the specs of what it is meant to be on that car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parky Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 This engine setup was shared with the 18 and Fuego, and they also had 1647cc versions should you ever go for a Gordini Dacia estate. Your Carb sounds well unhappy. Are they Romanian carbs or still running a Solex, Zenith, or Weber? If the latter a rebuild kit may be the answer, it the former then replacement might be a better option. Ingenuity in Romania knows few bounds, I wouldn’t be surprised to find an FSO carb under there mounted on a cardboard adapter plate held in with self tappers and mastic Lacquer Peel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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