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beko1987 got a reaction from Luckythirteen in ZX 1.9td - Farewell faithfull steed!
We haz MOT pass!
Squeaked through the emissions, was told there may be a hole or something in a turbo pipe, need to look at that, any ideas? Doesn't seem too down on power although it's not being as economical lately
Rear tyres are old and crap - fair enough
Front drivers side bottom ball joint has play - may explain the knocking, will change both sides
and that was it! Having a good look underneath whilst it was up in the air reveals no rust, no massive dents or battle scars either.
So, the plan is to get the 2 remaining new wheels shod and fitted
bottom ball joints replaced (and have a good look around and see what else needs doing)
get the tracking done
find this leaky pipe
good oil and filter change
maybe chuck a bottle of engine cleaner through and give it a good spank to clean everything out
New rear discs and pads (already have the discs) and service the calipers, the brake test revealed slight drag from the rear passenger side, although it free span fine up on the lift.
There's a tiny hole in the rear box joint too, which is fine, however the rear box is welded (messily) onto the centre section, so when the weather warms up a bit I'll put a new centre and backbox on
Then, once all that is done I may get a new wing...
Still, a pass is a pass, not bad since I've done nothing bar fix the damage and drive it since buying it!
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beko1987 got a reaction from UltraWomble in ZX 1.9td - Farewell faithfull steed!
We haz MOT pass!
Squeaked through the emissions, was told there may be a hole or something in a turbo pipe, need to look at that, any ideas? Doesn't seem too down on power although it's not being as economical lately
Rear tyres are old and crap - fair enough
Front drivers side bottom ball joint has play - may explain the knocking, will change both sides
and that was it! Having a good look underneath whilst it was up in the air reveals no rust, no massive dents or battle scars either.
So, the plan is to get the 2 remaining new wheels shod and fitted
bottom ball joints replaced (and have a good look around and see what else needs doing)
get the tracking done
find this leaky pipe
good oil and filter change
maybe chuck a bottle of engine cleaner through and give it a good spank to clean everything out
New rear discs and pads (already have the discs) and service the calipers, the brake test revealed slight drag from the rear passenger side, although it free span fine up on the lift.
There's a tiny hole in the rear box joint too, which is fine, however the rear box is welded (messily) onto the centre section, so when the weather warms up a bit I'll put a new centre and backbox on
Then, once all that is done I may get a new wing...
Still, a pass is a pass, not bad since I've done nothing bar fix the damage and drive it since buying it!
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beko1987 got a reaction from Six-cylinder in ZX 1.9td - Farewell faithfull steed!
We haz MOT pass!
Squeaked through the emissions, was told there may be a hole or something in a turbo pipe, need to look at that, any ideas? Doesn't seem too down on power although it's not being as economical lately
Rear tyres are old and crap - fair enough
Front drivers side bottom ball joint has play - may explain the knocking, will change both sides
and that was it! Having a good look underneath whilst it was up in the air reveals no rust, no massive dents or battle scars either.
So, the plan is to get the 2 remaining new wheels shod and fitted
bottom ball joints replaced (and have a good look around and see what else needs doing)
get the tracking done
find this leaky pipe
good oil and filter change
maybe chuck a bottle of engine cleaner through and give it a good spank to clean everything out
New rear discs and pads (already have the discs) and service the calipers, the brake test revealed slight drag from the rear passenger side, although it free span fine up on the lift.
There's a tiny hole in the rear box joint too, which is fine, however the rear box is welded (messily) onto the centre section, so when the weather warms up a bit I'll put a new centre and backbox on
Then, once all that is done I may get a new wing...
Still, a pass is a pass, not bad since I've done nothing bar fix the damage and drive it since buying it!
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beko1987 got a reaction from RobT in ZX 1.9td - Farewell faithfull steed!
We haz MOT pass!
Squeaked through the emissions, was told there may be a hole or something in a turbo pipe, need to look at that, any ideas? Doesn't seem too down on power although it's not being as economical lately
Rear tyres are old and crap - fair enough
Front drivers side bottom ball joint has play - may explain the knocking, will change both sides
and that was it! Having a good look underneath whilst it was up in the air reveals no rust, no massive dents or battle scars either.
So, the plan is to get the 2 remaining new wheels shod and fitted
bottom ball joints replaced (and have a good look around and see what else needs doing)
get the tracking done
find this leaky pipe
good oil and filter change
maybe chuck a bottle of engine cleaner through and give it a good spank to clean everything out
New rear discs and pads (already have the discs) and service the calipers, the brake test revealed slight drag from the rear passenger side, although it free span fine up on the lift.
There's a tiny hole in the rear box joint too, which is fine, however the rear box is welded (messily) onto the centre section, so when the weather warms up a bit I'll put a new centre and backbox on
Then, once all that is done I may get a new wing...
Still, a pass is a pass, not bad since I've done nothing bar fix the damage and drive it since buying it!
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beko1987 got a reaction from Semi-C in ZX 1.9td - Farewell faithfull steed!
We haz MOT pass!
Squeaked through the emissions, was told there may be a hole or something in a turbo pipe, need to look at that, any ideas? Doesn't seem too down on power although it's not being as economical lately
Rear tyres are old and crap - fair enough
Front drivers side bottom ball joint has play - may explain the knocking, will change both sides
and that was it! Having a good look underneath whilst it was up in the air reveals no rust, no massive dents or battle scars either.
So, the plan is to get the 2 remaining new wheels shod and fitted
bottom ball joints replaced (and have a good look around and see what else needs doing)
get the tracking done
find this leaky pipe
good oil and filter change
maybe chuck a bottle of engine cleaner through and give it a good spank to clean everything out
New rear discs and pads (already have the discs) and service the calipers, the brake test revealed slight drag from the rear passenger side, although it free span fine up on the lift.
There's a tiny hole in the rear box joint too, which is fine, however the rear box is welded (messily) onto the centre section, so when the weather warms up a bit I'll put a new centre and backbox on
Then, once all that is done I may get a new wing...
Still, a pass is a pass, not bad since I've done nothing bar fix the damage and drive it since buying it!
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beko1987 got a reaction from gordonbennet in Your new shite procedure.
Check ALL the wheel bolts
Drive home
Check ALL the wheel bolts again
Good hoover and wash as above
Bore SWMBO as I trawl the internet for info about said car
Find an owners forum and read every thread regardless of wether its for my specific car or not
Check ALL the wheel bolts once more just to be sure
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beko1987 got a reaction from Essex V6 in Your new shite procedure.
Check ALL the wheel bolts
Drive home
Check ALL the wheel bolts again
Good hoover and wash as above
Bore SWMBO as I trawl the internet for info about said car
Find an owners forum and read every thread regardless of wether its for my specific car or not
Check ALL the wheel bolts once more just to be sure
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beko1987 reacted to quicksilver in What makes you grin? Antidote to grumpy thread
Got to use the medical school's most prized possession today, their 70 inch 4K television. Plugged in my laptop and up came my desktop background of Ratdat's Cherry Europe in glorious massive high definition . Very nice it looked too!
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beko1987 reacted to Rocket88 in Your new shite procedure.
sell it a huge loss six months later......................
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beko1987 reacted to 320touring in Your new shite procedure.
Once target is identified:
Rally troops
mount either W.B.O.D or iron horse as appropriate.
view car
exchange war stories
Lights/levels/tyre pressures/wheelbolts
finish cuppa
get water-both for car and driver (you can never have too much coolant!)
Proceed in a homewardly direction
marvel/regret as appropriate
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place name of car onto bottom of the " list of shit that needs doing"
Clean
Review bank balance and resolve "never again"
*opens gumtree*
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beko1987 got a reaction from vulgalour in Your new shite procedure.
Check ALL the wheel bolts
Drive home
Check ALL the wheel bolts again
Good hoover and wash as above
Bore SWMBO as I trawl the internet for info about said car
Find an owners forum and read every thread regardless of wether its for my specific car or not
Check ALL the wheel bolts once more just to be sure
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beko1987 got a reaction from Bamboocarman in Your new shite procedure.
Check ALL the wheel bolts
Drive home
Check ALL the wheel bolts again
Good hoover and wash as above
Bore SWMBO as I trawl the internet for info about said car
Find an owners forum and read every thread regardless of wether its for my specific car or not
Check ALL the wheel bolts once more just to be sure
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beko1987 reacted to Tartan58 in Aviva insurance discount this month
We've got a multi-car policy with Aviva and had to make a claim (non-fault - someone revered out of a parking space into the side while we were in stationary traffic) before Christmas and I was very pleasantly surprised by how it was all handled.
Accident happened at around 5pm, by 8.30pm we had a date for the car to go in for repairs and free (like for like) courtesy car booked. The repairers they used were most excellent too phoning daily to update me on progress while the car was in.
Unless their renewal is stupid I'll be sticking with them even if they're not the cheapest as they delivered the goods when needed and to me that's easily worth £50 or so over some dodgy mob who'll cause me weeks of hassle and stress.
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beko1987 reacted to Pillock in The grumpy thread
You could always bin it off and not bother with insurance.
Oh, wait. No you can't. And there, right there, is your answer. Do they have to make it easy? Nope. Because you can't go without. They just have to make it slightly better than the others, it's like eating twelve shit sandwiches and eleven of them are mouldy bread. One is better, but it's still a shit sandwich.
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beko1987 got a reaction from Partridge in Aviva insurance discount this month
We use aviva for both our cars, and whilst we won't be eligible for the discount being on out third year, I've always found them very good.
Every year I shop around, and only find policies £10-20 a year cheaper, which combined with having to fuck about finding new deposits etc means I always just renew. Down to £109pm now fully comp on both cars, legal protection on both and swmbo has a curtosey car I think.
I don't have a curtosey car ticked, if I need one I'll come here first and buy whatever's being sold for <£300 to get to work whilst I decide what to do next!
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beko1987 reacted to Partridge in Aviva insurance discount this month
Yet another exciting* insurance thread.
I've been shopping around trying to get my premium for the Sterling down, and this month Aviva are offering 30% off policies bought online.
For a 21 year old insuring a big old barge I've just got a VERY good quote.
The offer runs until 31st of this month, so if you need to insure any shite, give them a try!
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beko1987 got a reaction from messerschmitt owner in Citroen XM - was JohnK's steed
Take the passenger seat out and it won't get wet! Or tape a bin liner underneath and play 'sharp corner roulette' when it gets full on the way to MO's? There's only one or two corners on the way to his...
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beko1987 reacted to doobietoo in Giffer Special Dizzler Intercooler
GSDi = Giffer special dizzler intercooler
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beko1987 reacted to Bren in What makes you grin? Antidote to grumpy thread
Just had a letter from the bank regarding PPI that I never requested.
Originally they claimed nothing improper had occurred, now they have reviewed it and changed their mind and offered compensation.
My SD1 will be on the road this year.
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beko1987 got a reaction from RobT in Rover 220SLi £300
If my ZX decides to fail on anything big on Thursdays MOT I'll be in touch! If not then GLWS!
The previous owner history must read like a who's who of shiters!
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beko1987 got a reaction from Partridge in Rover 220SLi £300
If my ZX decides to fail on anything big on Thursdays MOT I'll be in touch! If not then GLWS!
The previous owner history must read like a who's who of shiters!
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beko1987 reacted to stuboy in The new news 24 thread
some may remember front bumper damage..
sourced some plastic to drill and screw into..
using countersunk stainless steel screws.. just need some p38 and paint..
till then mondeo standard issue repair tape
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beko1987 reacted to Mr_Bo11ox in Rover 220SLi £300
This is the ultimate AS bike, lodas of folk have had a go on it and none have been disappointed! IT DELIVERS SATISFACTION.
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beko1987 reacted to Pillock in Nugget the Corsa - 17/11 Winter Prep
CAR400? Look at you with your lah-de-dah separate bass and treble controls! Real men use a tone control and deal with it.