FakeConcern Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 What about new Volvos then? The T5 used to mean a 5 cylinder petrol with a turbo (I have one). and D5 was the same only diesel. Now T5 has 4 cylinders! I is confused! Does anyone know how the naming system works for them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 Does anyone know of a proper aircon place?Not someone who can re-gas, but someone who can re manufacture/repair Condensors, pumps etc? Most of the AC stuff I've got is NLA, and trying to hunt for such a specialist just brings up loads of Gassing businesses.Air care automotive is my local guy in Surrey. Built a new condenser for my merc a few years ago and visits for a service every two years. He does a lot of work for maranello sales (classic Ferrari ) in egham too, http://www.air-care-automotive.co.uk/index.htm Jifflemon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catsinthewelder Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 Just recieved a PCN for speeding (oh what a good week). I've never had one before so can do a speed awareness course but that is £100 and a day somewhere horrible. Otherwise its 3 points and £100 fine. If I take the points this time will I still be offered the course if I get caught again? I don't mind having 3 points, I can't see it affecting the insurance by much and I've been driving nearly 15 years without getting caught before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adw1977 Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 Just recieved a PCN for speeding (oh what a good week). I've never had one before so can do a speed awareness course but that is £100 and a day somewhere horrible. Otherwise its 3 points and £100 fine. If I take the points this time will I still be offered the course if I get caught again? I don't mind having 3 points, I can't see it affecting the insurance by much and I've been driving nearly 15 years without getting caught before.I think the criteria for being offered a course is that you haven't already done the course within the last 3 years, so you could take the points this time and still get the course option next time. You might want to check the small print in the PCN to make sure though, rather than rely on my understanding! catsinthewelder 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrcento Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 Looking for a stopgap, Have an option of a 406 Hdi, Low mileage, full years MOT..... good history too, recent timing belt, water pump etc Only light concern is last MOT threw up inner sill and suspension prescribed area corroded but not excessive. Worst case, clean up and try to catch the rot and if not, run for a few months and sell on with ticket i guess Yay or nay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakebullet Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 It would be nice to tidy up the wiring on the landy project. Maybe add some fuses. Anyone got a suggested supplier for wire etc? I'm also pretty clueless what size wire I want. I'd like everything I add / replace to be smoke leak resistant, so obvs bigger is better, but how big is big enough? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 What about new Volvos then? The T5 used to mean a 5 cylinder petrol with a turbo (I have one). and D5 was the same only diesel. Now T5 has 4 cylinders! I is confused! Does anyone know how the naming system works for them?I think they all have 4 cylinders now, the 'D' or 'T' numbers relate to the power output. FakeConcern 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cort16 Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 The t3 is a 3 cylinder 1.5 turbo . My dad has one in his car, it’s nice . FakeConcern 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethj Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 It would be nice to tidy up the wiring on the landy project. Maybe add some fuses. Anyone got a suggested supplier for wire etc? I'm also pretty clueless what size wire I want. I'd like everything I add / replace to be smoke leak resistant, so obvs bigger is better, but how big is big enough? Vehicle Wiring Products is worth a look to see what's what and they've also got a general sizing guide here. Having said all that, they're not too cheap so once you know what you want, hit ebay for the cables, crimps etc Mally 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louiepj Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 Bought this Blaupunkt stereo as part of a UPullit haul today. Looks pretty tidy so optimistic of it working. The sticker on top seems pretty clear on where power goes in, but I'm not sure if I'm hooking it up to a car battery correct to test it. It is clear where the earth is but there are two positives and a pin for switch. Anyone here able to tell me what I should hook up to what just to power it up on the bench?As the arrow points outwards on the stereo diagram I would assume its a switched power live for an electric aerial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New POD Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 I think the criteria for being offered a course is that you haven't already done the course within the last 3 years, so you could take the points this time and still get the course option next time. You might want to check the small print in the PCN to make sure though, rather than rely on my understanding!DO the course. Drive within the speed limit for 2 months but Have brain fade after 3 hours driving, and accelerate towards the NSL sign on a dual carriage way. Get another letter for 58 in a 50 about 50 yards from the limit being 70. After leaving the "village". Get 3 points. The course basically means you have 4 more chances to reach 12 points. clayts450 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve79 Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 DO the course. Drive within the speed limit for 2 months but Have brain fade after 3 hours driving, and accelerate towards the NSL sign on a dual carriage way. Get another letter for 58 in a 50 about 50 yards from the limit being 70. After leaving the "village". Get 3 points. The course basically means you have 4 more chances to reach 12 points.Course will only be 3hrs long and you'll get tea and biscuits. Done it twice now and have enjoyed arguing with the instructors each time. Might as well get your money's worth. Sir Snipes, myglaren and puddlethumper 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 Looking for a stopgap, Have an option of a 406 Hdi, Low mileage, full years MOT..... good history too, recent timing belt, water pump etc Only light concern is last MOT threw up inner sill and suspension prescribed area corroded but not excessive. Worst case, clean up and try to catch the rot and if not, run for a few months and sell on with ticket i guess Yay or nay?Paste it with underseal and hope for the best on the next test. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catsinthewelder Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 Too late chaps I posted the letter off last night. The course itself wasn't bothering me, it was more the fact that I'd need to take the day off and drive 30+ miles to wherever it was happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omegod Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 Returned a lease car 35 days ago with a bit of excess mileage , around £200 worth, had expected a bill by now but heard nowt. Something in my memory about they need to invoice you within 40 days for any costs or they can foxtrot Oscar Bull crap or not ?????? Bastard bill landed on day 37 Tenmil Socket 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSdriver Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 It would be nice to tidy up the wiring on the landy project. Maybe add some fuses. Anyone got a suggested supplier for wire etc? I'm also pretty clueless what size wire I want. I'd like everything I add / replace to be smoke leak resistant, so obvs bigger is better, but how big is big enough? https://www.asap-supplies.com/electrical-components Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSdriver Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 What about new Volvos then? The T5 used to mean a 5 cylinder petrol with a turbo (I have one). and D5 was the same only diesel. Now T5 has 4 cylinders! I is confused! Does anyone know how the naming system works for them?Logic never enters into it, otherwise an Audi A3 would be twice the size of an Audi A4 (using paper sizes as a reference) myglaren, Dead_E23, forddeliveryboy and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 Has anyone got the same numbers in the omega, 323 and/or ax roffles? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 Has anyone got the same numbers in the omega, 323 and/or ax roffles?Yes, ALDO and BANGERNOMICS are both fucking insane. DSdriver 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazoli Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 Occasional smell of oil through the heaters, no signs of a leak from a glance around the engine bay, any quick points?There's a leak somewhere my bmw drips oil occasionally onto the exhaust at the rear of the engine and you get a burnt oil smell for a minute or so, the oil is burnt off so there is no evidence under the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-T Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 HELP! I'm trying to remove this clutch actuating arm on an Alfa 147. It fits in to the top of a splined shaft that runs through the box and actuates the clutch. It has a plastic bush at the top and bottom of this shaft that go dry and make the clutch pedal horrible so I'm trying to lubricate these bushes, which means this arm needs to come off (the top bush sits underneath it) but it's well seized. I've tried walloping it with a hammer, I've heated it three times with a hot air gun until there was smoke pouring off it, I've drowned the tops of the splines in plusgas and 3in1 and it still won't budge. I'm reluctant to keep heating it in case I melt something. I don't think you could get a puller on it and I don't have one anyway. I'll post some pics below, a wide shot so you can see roughly where it is and a closer one so it's clear what I'm on about. SUGGESTIONS WELCOME! It's the arm next to the slave cylinder on top of the box Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-T Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 Never mind, success was achieved. Once I'd left it for half an hour it finally came free! Tamworthbay and scdan4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamworthbay Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Anyone had any luck with any of the bumper restoration products? I tried some cheap ‘back to black’ type shizzle from Morrisons but it’s not done much. I have seen the heat gun trick but sure about that as there are other plastics bordering the bumpers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clayts450 Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 I generally use the £2.25 bumper cleaning stuff from Wilko's to keep on top of the plastic tat on the Streetwise. Then someone from Germany on the SW Fartface group mentioned they used shoe polish to really good effect on their Streetwise - looks amazing: Specifically this stuff with almond oil https://www.erdal.de/en/products/fine-shoe-polish/ Not sure if this is freely available in the UK mind At the beginning several times necessary! Then 1-2 times a year!!Just let it dry - do not polish! Tamworthbay 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazoli Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Boiled linseed oil is the stuff for black plastic, or a heat gun. Tamworthbay 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamworthbay Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 I generally use the £2.25 bumper cleaning stuff from Wilko's to keep on top of the plastic tat on the Streetwise. Then someone from Germany on the SW Fartface group mentioned they used shoe polish to really good effect on their Streetwise - looks amazing: 53881468_403730186857372_7480800145831886848_n.jpg Specifically this stuff with almond oil https://www.erdal.de/en/products/fine-shoe-polish/ Not sure if this is freely available in the UK mindI really like the idea of show polish! It makes sense. I will try a small area first obviously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anonymous user Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 What is safe to use to get gorilla glue off my fingers? Soap and water won't touch it, I have been using wet and dry paper, but it's taking my fingerprints off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamworthbay Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 What is safe to use to get gorilla glue off my fingers? Soap and water won't touch it, I have been using wet and dry paper, but it's taking my fingerprints offI use brake cleaner for pretty much anything like that. I having been doing it years and am still here. anonymous user 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirton Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 Front spring has snapped on my 140k miles mk1 Honda CRV; replace both or be a cheapskate and just do the one? It did Exeter to Cannock and back last weekend whilst creaking and groaning a bit fairly generally on the offside but I'm keeping it off the road until the spring is replaced. Is there anything else it would be a good idea to replace suspension -wise when this job is done? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazoli Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 Do both, and the droplinks, and maybe the wishbones, it all depends how far you want to go really, the only way to really tell is have a good look and prod with a pry bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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