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Grogee's spannering (Puma, Maestro , Corsa & Avensis). MAESTRO MALAISE
Jenson Velcro replied to grogee's topic in AutoShite
I’ve used JB Weld to fill some slight pitting in the block mating surface before. Worked well -
Many reasons NOT to buy a discovery 2. Broken again.
Jenson Velcro replied to sutty2006's topic in AutoShite
Good luck with the new job. Are you going to do similar work or something new? -
Automotive cockroaches for the 20s and 30s.
Jenson Velcro replied to Spiny Norman's topic in AutoShite
So, are some of the cockroaches simply cars that sold in large numbers (rather than being particularly durable). As there were a lot to start with they take a lot longer to thin out in numbers. With lots getting broken it’s easier to get spare parts and the cheaper aftermarket suppliers cater for them as there is a large market. There’s also alot of knowledge built up to deal with common problems and hence fixes. -
Grizz’s OCD Awesome ASTRO Van 🚙, VW Caddy Van 🚐 Now a Green Toad 206 CC 🐸
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I’m really pleased that you are getting on with sorting your garage and restarting the pickup project. My own garage has become a proper dumping ground for ‘stuff’. It frustrates me enormously and makes any job 10 times harder, yet I seem totally unable to motivate myself to sort it out. I’ve spent the past few months clearing my late mate’s garage and selling off his gear for his widow. It’s been really tough, especially dealing with the ‘special’ types that reply to adverts. I can’t bring myself to sort my own stuff even though in the long term it will improve my life enormously. -
Great stuff. Shame the speedo isn’t working, I was trying to guess the speed you were doing up the hill just after you turned to head for home. I also thought a couple of the other road users were thinking of using you for target practice.
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That’s a shame, but I’m the same. If I can get around and finish that’s a win in my eyes. Number 306, Launceston start. Hope you have a good run and the weather gods are smiling. I’m just off outside to check the spares and sort the boot, and that’s all the prep I can think of finished…….
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Good progress and great to see it out on an event. What class would it be in if used on a long distance/reliability trial? Hope all machine preparation is now sorted for the Lands End. I decided to enter for the first time in ages ,so a lot of jobs have needed doing. Just about ready now, but I’m sure there will be a last minute panic over something.
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Caleb's general fleet tinkering thread. Skoda tinkering
Jenson Velcro replied to calebaaront's topic in AutoShite
If you squint -
Caleb's general fleet tinkering thread. Skoda tinkering
Jenson Velcro replied to calebaaront's topic in AutoShite
Talbot Rancho fitted with Jaguar engine? -
Window winder mechanism going twang?
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Grogee's spannering (Puma, Maestro , Corsa & Avensis). MAESTRO MALAISE
Jenson Velcro replied to grogee's topic in AutoShite
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Hopefully sent direct to PP
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If the rear window is flat, a plant repair company or glazing company should be able to cut one to a pattern.
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Grogee's spannering (Puma, Maestro , Corsa & Avensis). MAESTRO MALAISE
Jenson Velcro replied to grogee's topic in AutoShite
Not sure on the validity of the statement but I’ve read that sometimes it’s best to fill with neat water first and run the engine up to temperature before draining and refilling. This is supposed to give the sealant on the head gasket a chance to flow/work so it’s not contaminated by the antifreeze. -
1987 Ford Sierra Sapphire 1.8L - Earning its keep - see page 28
Jenson Velcro replied to Peter C's topic in AutoShite
I’ve used this combination before. It works well. https://www.amazon.co.uk/32mm-Viscous-Spanner-Holding-Pulley/dp/B07RWBFJMR/ref=sr_1_4?crid=26VBPJZ7Q4SEQ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ie3hEYvmHrNISq_kQW1kauGnXqwnVDNEaoLbNiUqxGz9-4YQ2bLSirX4xSVElsu3X8v2iRL27VnzBLAUZvwtAUnOwjsAyt9JJeqnfP9rQYsZoBG8hUNHwc2Fjxmxi_xmirgQUa3hsyKiaWqiooHogzko1cTuFer3K7bpy8XftG9sdCU70YkjjYL2-BNGGODTQUHBYqndXZIcIOsKTVE951-L2zDkrp08sEtTYW1UlRZaXQ2lchoIhSiZJNbCrthdfR7cQ2oT4dS9kXLUP4cviyPjyTqEF3gcJtC9VqCCdsE.VQZ4bbHzBkV6DAoC0HRsgAXH8a_YPiokzCAXsgg6AII&dib_tag=se&keywords=viscous+fan+tool&qid=1708630068&sprefix=Viscous+%2Caps%2C115&sr=8-4 if you’re lucky a swift blow, in the correct direction, from a hammer onto a spanner is often enough to loosen it. -
1987 Ford Sierra Sapphire 1.8L - Earning its keep - see page 28
Jenson Velcro replied to Peter C's topic in AutoShite
If it is 36mm then that’s the same as old Land Rover defenders. Spanners for viscous couplings are readily available for these. -
project 2006 Golf 2.0TFSi GTi - Bargain Basement 197k miles TFSI Club Member
Jenson Velcro replied to SiC's topic in AutoShite
Yes it’s similar to that but listed specifically for coolant systems. ( although I suspect it could be the same) -
project 2006 Golf 2.0TFSi GTi - Bargain Basement 197k miles TFSI Club Member
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I’ve found one on the Amazon app. A small bottle of dye and torch in the Ring Automotive shop but I’m a bit of a Luddite and don’t know how to post a link. -
project 2006 Golf 2.0TFSi GTi - Bargain Basement 197k miles TFSI Club Member
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I’ve put some uv die in the coolant before and used the special torch that can come with it. Very helpful when tracking down a weeping hose in the MINI -
Dick's Lambretta adventures - WU history update
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‘old out yur and? -
project 2006 Golf 2.0TFSi GTi - Bargain Basement 197k miles TFSI Club Member
Jenson Velcro replied to SiC's topic in AutoShite
Mx5 or RX7? -
Optimistic Speedometer Thread. Your most unbelievable MPH.
Jenson Velcro replied to warren t claim's topic in AutoShite
1980’s Vauxhalls: 1200 Nova indicated 120 on the clock down Haldon Hill on the A38 near Exeter 1300 Cavalier, again 120 indicated with 4 on board. No rev counter in the Cav but you knew when to change up as the dashboard started bouncing up and down. Vauxhall certainly made very willing, free reving engines back then, and company cars were always the fastest. -
Grizz’s OCD Awesome ASTRO Van 🚙, VW Caddy Van 🚐 Now a Green Toad 206 CC 🐸
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New stamps now come with a bar code The type on your letter is the old type and not now accepted. It was reasonably well publicised before the switchover. -
Grizz’s OCD Awesome ASTRO Van 🚙, VW Caddy Van 🚐 Now a Green Toad 206 CC 🐸
Jenson Velcro replied to grizz's topic in AutoShite
Really? You can but laugh and marvel at the pity of their tiny minds