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Dabooka reacted to rusty998 in Kolecshuning under way
Arrived, driven the car and the wife say that it is lovely, money transferred and homeward bound for a few hours on a Friday night back down and around the M25
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Dabooka reacted to MorrisItalSLX in Ebay shite accessories and giffer trinkets
Now, if you thought the Maestro Clock was a bit too nice for your mantle piece than this could be the timepiece for you.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/482071656314591/
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Dabooka reacted to loserone in Shite you see on the central reservation
Came here for the maglev 205, was not disappointed
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Dabooka reacted to carburettor in eBay tat volume 3.
Stevie Wonders old Cortina!!!!!
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ford-cortina-mk5-/255202716154?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m2548.l6249&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0
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Dabooka reacted to warch in French car anomalies
I think there are several reasons that French cars are reviled by the average Britisher;
1. They're not German. German cars are engineered not built, and achieve progress via technology, also they're not as reliable as a Volkswagen nor do they have those soft return grab handles. A mixture of bollocks and fantastic advertising copy which has none the less persisted in the popular imagination.
2. They're quirky innit. Mechanics usually dislike any car which isn't screwed together in the conventional way, so they automatically take against any car where you have inboard brake discs or where you change the clutch through the glovebox. Mechanics are rarely backward in coming forward about their opinions so this became gospel very quickly.
3. They're French. Buying French is seen as putting dollar franc euro in the pocket of the enemy by many people, interestingly often by the same people who are quite happy to buy foreign products from elsewhere (see 1).
4. They are driven by middle class socialists. Hippies, dropouts, members of the teaching profession all love a nice 2CV or Renault 4. Somewhat disproved by James Bond Roger Moore (Renault 5) and Andy McNab (Renault 4).
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Dabooka reacted to D.E in eBay tat volume 3.
£375 Frontera: https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202110319077006?advertising-location=at_cars&price-to=500&include-delivery-option=on&onesearchad=New&onesearchad=Nearly New&onesearchad=Used&postcode=b289bs&radius=1500&sort=datedesc&page=1
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Dabooka reacted to Supernaut in Halloween Collection Thread of Spookyness
I was there just yesterday afternoon!
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Dabooka reacted to Schaefft in Halloween Collection Thread of Spookyness
First chapter of the journey completed successfully. Taxi app didn't work and Uber likes to refuse service at this time of the day so I'm actually surprised I'm here in time.
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Dabooka reacted to Schaefft in Halloween Collection Thread of Spookyness
Let's hope there's no bad awakening from this one. No return tickets have been booked...
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Dabooka reacted to Schaefft in Schaefft's Bargain Barge Extravaganza - A8 gone, 540i Update
Found a few hours of sunlight today to get the new parts installed. Everything I've ordered fits perfectly so thank god no issues there. Also penis gasket:
Since I didn't really follow any instructions (and made my own cam pulley markings) success was anything but guaranteed. As long as that cam pulley stays where its supposed to be there's little you can screw up when installing the timing belt though.
Pointless photo of shiny new bits that are barely visible:
Once everything was installed, all thermostat housing gaskets replaced and torqued it was time to figure out if my theory above was true. Lo and behold...
Now this is a non-interference engine so there was no possibility of complete catastrophe and I haven't had the car on the road yet to see if there is any drop in power due to bad timing. The car idles exactly as it did before though and cranking the engine with the fuel pump disconnected resulted in a nice even compression sound so I guess things are fine?
Next step is further pressure testing the coolant system to make sure that there are really no leaks, and then reassemble everything again and hope that nothing else will break in the near future...
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Dabooka reacted to dozeydustman in The grumpy thread
Sister in law has just phoned up in tears.
her partner had a sub-arachnoid aneurysm this afternoon and they’re switching life support off tonight.
Fuck.
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Dabooka reacted to Jim Bell in Shitting in the shallow end. *Bile Hatred* pseudo collection.
I managed to find the secret injury clinic. See me after dogging for gauze and eye wash.
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Dabooka reacted to MarvinsMom in eBay tat volume 3.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/373772137465?hash=item57068e33f9:g:UWwAAOSwB-NhevdY
this Beaumont is a chevrolet parts bin special from Canada. built in South Africa, and now here in blighty.
isn't it lovely? i think so.
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Dabooka reacted to Asimo in eBay tat volume 3.
Petrol Power and MoT @ £1050.
”I think the clutch is slipping”
https://en-gb.facebook.com/marketplace/item/637832607212118
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Dabooka reacted to cbowditch in Toyota Camry
The Toyota Camry never sold very well in the UK, and the Gen3 is rather rare these days (in the UK) Earlier in the year I tracked down this beauty. It came with a massive service history folder. The first owner of 20 years had changed the oil every 2-2.5K from new. Everything works, electric sunroof, seats, original stereo, and the air con is ice cold 😀 Not bad for 161K miles and 25 years. The camry is really underrated and under appreciated in the UK. In the US, it was a best seller thanks to amazing durability, reliability and comfort. I think the exterior styling is what put lots of Brits off buying them, but I don't mind it all.
Usually when buying a car of this age, there would be loads of annoying little faults to sort out, but not on this one. Sadly I didn't buy it direct from the 1st owner, there have been some owners inbetween who did neglect it
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Dabooka reacted to reb in Cars you didn't know existed until very recently.
850 convertible made by Nilsson Special Vehicles. I want it.
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Dabooka reacted to Jim Bell in Chod North East. Spotting through time.
Pilgrim Street, Monkwearmouth.
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Dabooka reacted to horriblemercedes in eBay tat volume 3.
Nice shot of the business end here. I know it's the business end, because Wikipedia says so.
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Dabooka reacted to Blake's Den in Chod North East. Spotting through time.
That was a big bus dump!
Good to see a Leyland National at the Metrocentre bus station. That brings back memories of the 1990's.
True strory - I once attended a 'bus rally' at the Metrocentre coach park. I was disappointed to find that they were static displays and not sliding around like mk2 Escorts!! To be fair, I was only 6. I remember buying a big Leyland 'plug hole of doom' badge, I've still got it up in my garage.
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Dabooka reacted to Jim Bell in Chod North East. Spotting through time.
Does anyone like busses.
Incoming mega bus dump.
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Dabooka reacted to Sheefag in Bit of Cold war shite
I think you'll enjoy this, @Ghosty
http://www.brixmis.co.uk
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Dabooka reacted to Six-cylinder in Six Cylinders Motoring Notes - Well that didn’t go well!
I am home now.
Absolutely no help from the RAC after 2 hours, just text messages to say they are too busy to attend to me.
All the thanks to Slowsilver who turned out at zero notice. Then allowed me to tow him in the Carlton at reckless speeds with him having no ability to slow me down even if he wanted too!
It was decided not to punish the Zafira and we put my Chelsea tractor to work instead. I think I heard it complaining it needed a pampering full valet after that activity.
I hope we can get the Carlton going where it is or if not a quick tow to the FoD over the weekend.
Once again BIG Thanks to @Slowsilver
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Dabooka got a reaction from tooSavvy in Chod North East. Spotting through time.
So the second then. I think.
I may need to get the Cougar back on the road for the next meet to hear it live. We can all take a vote
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Dabooka got a reaction from Jim Bell in Chod North East. Spotting through time.
So the second then. I think.
I may need to get the Cougar back on the road for the next meet to hear it live. We can all take a vote