Six Cylinders Motoring Notes - Progress with the Mini Mayfair, if a little slow.

[Mrs6C]

41 minutes ago, hairnet said:

is this a kersplat or is it a time up new belt and cocoa and blanket time

 

New belt, tensioner and service and all should* be well...

[Snake Charmer]

20 minutes ago, Mrs6C said:

New belt, tensioner and service and all should* be well...

Was the belt taken off to inspect the knackered tensioner or did it have enough and abandon ship?

[richardmorris]

20 hours ago, Six-cylinder said:

When this fully working Volvo Estate was last for sale both Mrs6C and I liked it.  I tried to work out a narrative as to why I should buy it, but couldn’t.

Now it is broken we have bought it!

Looks great, I have a couple of filing cabinets to collect and stuff to take to the tips.

[Six-cylinder]

41 minutes ago, Snake Charmer said:

Was the belt taken off to inspect the knackered tensioner or did it have enough and abandon ship?

We believe the idler pulley failed and the result was the cambelt has slipped off.  It was driving at slow speed and it just died.

The car is now with our favourite garage and a cam belt and tensioner has been ordered ready for the work to be done.

[Six-cylinder]

17 minutes ago, richardmorris said:

Looks great, I have a couple of filing cabinets to collect and stuff to take to the tips.

 

 

[2316cc]

I'm very sorry to hear the 940 has been misbehaving itself and I hope it can be repaired and persuaded to behave normally, i.e. going sideways round roundabouts with a Victorian wardrobe in the back. 

Bon chance!*

 

*I don't know the Swedish for good luck. 

[Six-cylinder]

14 minutes ago, 2316cc said:

I'm very sorry to hear the 940 has been misbehaving itself and I hope it can be repaired and persuaded to behave normally, i.e. going sideways round roundabouts with a Victorian wardrobe in the back. 

Bon chance!*

*I don't know the Swedish for good luck. 

I have bought it already broken so I knew what I was getting into.

It is not the first time I have had a 2316cc Volvo with cam belt failure, last time I was driving our 1988 740GLE saloon. It just needed a cam belt and all was well again so we are hoping this one is the same.

[hairnet]

2 hours ago, Mrs6C said:

New belt, tensioner and service and all should* be well...

so the kick in the plums has been postponed?

[hairnet]

also man does not go to scotland for volvo shock

will you be getting dog shit covered saltires in the post because they now cant repatriate one

 

[beko1987]

30 minutes ago, hairnet said:

so the kick in the plums has been postponed?

May as well do it anyway, save time later

[beko1987]

27 minutes ago, hairnet said:

also man does not go to scotland for volvo shock

will you be getting dog shit covered saltires in the post because they now cant repatriate one

 

Nah they do German stuff now, I think all volvos/volvii can breathe a sign of relief 

[Snake Charmer]

1 hour ago, Six-cylinder said:

I have bought it already broken so I knew what I was getting into.

It is not the first time I have had a 2316cc Volvo with cam belt failure, last time I was driving our 1988 740GLE saloon. It just needed a cam belt and all was well again so we are hoping this one is the same.

I asked a friend who has one and other than saying it shouldn't clout the valves he added the lower pulley or woodruff key also fail so worth checking whilst apart.

[RobT]

17 hours ago, Six-cylinder said:

We believe the idler pulley failed and the result was the cambelt has slipped off.  It was driving at slow speed and it just died.

Yes I was only 200 yards up the road when it just died on me.  Naturally I spent three weeks trying to diagnose the issue, replacing the crank sensor for one thing, whereas I should've checked the belt first.  Never mind, lesson learnt.

The sobering thing is the day before I did 120 miles in it, mostly on the M20.  Daren't think of the outcome should it have slipped the belt on a smart section.

[hairnet]

so rob driving style?

 

[RobT]

1 hour ago, hairnet said:

so rob driving style?

 

Dunno about that, I'm a giffer at heart!

[Six-cylinder]

24 minutes ago, RobT said:

Dunno about that, I'm a giffer at heart!

I think your rally driving explains why the Morris 1300 steering rack is worn!🤣

[hairnet]

52 minutes ago, Six-cylinder said:

I think your rally driving explains why the Morris 1300 steering rack is worn!🤣

rosemary thingy or gronholm

 

[RobT]

1 hour ago, Six-cylinder said:

I think your rally driving explains why the Morris 1300 steering rack is worn!🤣

Was like that when I bought it guv...honest!

[High Jetter]

1 hour ago, RobT said:

Was like that when I bought it guv...honest!

That's your o'pinion! 

(Coat, please)

[Six-cylinder]

This morning was the first breakfast meeting following a change to "summer dates" for Milton Keynes Modern Classics. It felt like a winter day, cold and raining so only 6 of us turned up and only me in a classic. On the positive side Breakfast bap and a coffee for £5.

I took the opportunity to drive past a house that has always had non running BL cars parked outside to my knowledge since 1985, when I drove past regularly.

Tomorrow is Milton Keynes Classic Cars (as opposed to Modern Classics) Breakfast meeting at the Giffard Park Pub and we will see how the weather is and how that effects the usually good numbers who attend. All welcome, classic cars and plenty of parking for dailies’ as well if you want a trip out.

 

[hairnet]

2 hours ago, Six-cylinder said:

 

I took the opportunity to drive past a house that has always had non running BL cars parked outside

 

STOP THAT SHIT!!!!!!

[worldofceri]

2 hours ago, Six-cylinder said:

 

It’s probably been asked before but does anyone know the story about this place? I’ve driven past loads but never attempted a photo as it’s a fast road with no where to stop. The remarkable thing is that in general the place is well kept inasmuch as the hedges are trimmed and the plant pots have fresh bedding plants in them (as opposed to the more typical suburban BL graveyards that feature mostly brambles and buddleia) but the whole place is absolutely chock-full of derelict tat.

[Six-cylinder]

40 minutes ago, worldofceri said:

It’s probably been asked before but does anyone know the story about this place? I’ve driven past loads but never attempted a photo as it’s a fast road with no where to stop. The remarkable thing is that in general the place is well kept inasmuch as the hedges are trimmed and the plant pots have fresh bedding plants in them (as opposed to the more typical suburban BL graveyards that feature mostly brambles and buddleia) but the whole place is absolutely chock-full of derelict tat.

No information to offer. I have asked car people from Milton Keynes, nobody seems to know very much except the owner still lives in the house was mentioned recently.  

This morning it was wet, dull and early so I checked to see all 170 bhp were working and had time to park opposite and move off again without getting in anybody’s way.

[Bmwdumptruck]

41 minutes ago, Six-cylinder said:

No information to offer. I have asked car people from Milton Keynes, nobody seems to know very much except the owner still lives in the house was mentioned recently.  

This morning it was wet, dull and early so I checked to see all 170 bhp were working and had time to park opposite and move off again without getting in anybody’s way.

He was out planting even more bulbs/flowers along the verg when I passed the other day.  I think they’re just old farmers. You know what they’re like, everythings worth loads so nothings ever scrapped or binned and if you wanna buy it, it’s worth loads….. 

The place opposite is the same with a whole section full of farm trailers rusting away. 

 

[MarinaJosh]

The place opposite had quite a few Marinas in at one stage too. A friend of mine once spoke to the owner, apparently Marinas were the only car that his mum would use/get in. Didn't mention anything about the Maestros.

[Six-cylinder]

A much better turn out today at Milton Keynes Classic Club and while a bit foggy on the way the sunshine came through.

@Prince_of_darkness91 came with his "new" Allegro and was constantly asked where the square steering wheel was!

I took the 480 and for the first time was joined by another 480.

[Zelandeth]

Glad there was a decent turnout.  I'd have liked to make this one but was still a significant way up the country when it happened sadly.  Hopefully the next one won't clash with anything already in my diary.  Nice to see another 480 there too, though it's one of those cars which I really do think suits white best.

[Six-cylinder]

16 minutes ago, Zelandeth said:

Glad there was a decent turnout.  I'd have liked to make this one but was still a significant way up the country when it happened sadly.  Hopefully the next one won't clash with anything already in my diary.  Nice to see another 480 there too, though it's one of those cars which I really do think suits white best.

From April the regular Milton Keynes Classic Car Club meeting at the Giffard Park will be First Friday evenings each month and they will use random Sundays for visits to various other events.

Milton Keynes Modern Classic is now on summer dates so First Saturday Breakfast meet and Third Thursday evening Classics and chow both at the Rose and Crown Ridgemont.

[Six-cylinder]

The pez shot, yes full as I needed to see if the fuel gauge worked along with the speedo as they are often broken on these Volvos.

I have now collected the Volvo 940 Estate fitted with a new cambelt, tensioner and oil change and it is running great.

3 out 4 isn’t bad!

Yes 3 out of 4 of our Volvos are legal, working and on the drive ready to go.  

[hairnet]

19 minutes ago, Six-cylinder said:

 

I have now collected the Volvo 940 Estate fitted with a new cambelt, tensioner and oil change and it is running great.

3 out 4 isn’t bad!

Yes 3 out of 4 of our Volvos are legal, working and on the drive ready to go.