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My friend thinks we could do that, but I think we need to take out all that is easy to get to. That way we are giving it the best possible chance to run well and get an MOT on emissions?

 

My two pence worth, Get as much out as poss. I think you're right about getting an MOT being more difficult with half a tank of stale petrol, even if it's diluted.

 

On my Rancho, I just bought a rubber bulb and a length on fuel hose and pumped the couple of gallons that were in the tank out into cans.

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Yeah a relative of the owner of that GTi on eBay generated quite a bit of interest for it on the BX Club Facebook page, plus it does look especially nice.

My two BXs were cheap but both need work.

If anyone is interested in a BX i might know someone who might sell their TZI Estate to the right person for not too much.

 

Oh also, loving that GTi Six Cylinder, i imagine you must have some very strong emotional ties to that car.

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empty it into a nearby canal, that's what I do

 

I used to know an old school service engineer who was a great all-round chap, except he didn't give a flying feck about the environment.

 

His parting shot after doing some job on the engine on a yacht was to chuck a bowl full of genklene over the side. He and the owner watched in horror as this glob of genklene floated against the side of the fibreglass hull and did it's worst.

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Mix in with old engine oil which they're happy to accept?

That or light bonfires with it. If you're a fully qualified minge-bag you could pour it back into the tank small amounts at a time with each new tank of fuel, but that seems like a lot of work and bonfires are for winnars.

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The Alfa looks good in the first photo, but what you cannot see is, that it is there because driving alone yesterday 40 miles from home when there was a bang and smoke out the back. I thought the turbo had gone then I remembered this is not a turbo car, further investigation showed the o-s rear suspension had collapsed and when the AA turned up they think the bottom cup for the spring has parted company with the strut. Anyway the car is now with a garage waiting investigation.

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Something very strange happened to me today, two girls turned up and asked please could take away and properly clean my BMW E30!

 

It seems to be something to do with the fact it has been in a music video, but guess what I said - yes.

 

It seems they are going to do some more tomorrow!

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Something very strange happened to me today, two girls turned up and asked please could take away and properly clean my BMW E30!

 

It seems to be something to do with the fact it has been in a music video, but guess what I said - yes.

 

It seems they are going to do some more tomorrow!

Sorry, I thought this was the beginning of the story, where they ask to clean your car, then start disrobing to do so, then move away from the car to start fondling you. Afterwards you find your wallet missing.

 

As you say they are coming back, you can get a wallet for £1.99 in Home Bargains

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Sorry, I thought this was the beginning of the story, where they ask to clean your car, then start disrobing to do so, then move away from the car to start fondling you. Afterwards you find your wallet missing.

 

As you say they are coming back, you can get a wallet for £1.99 in Home Bargains

No, it's worse than that I let them drive the car away!

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I was supposed to be taking Vitesse to Wales Friday for a classic driving tour but yesterday it ran like a pig and would not start this morning. Compression all 140 – 150 psi. New plugs, points, condenser, rotor arm and distributor cap.

 

Now starts but still spits back violently from time to time.

 

I have had the tops off the float chambers and every thing looks ok. The shut of valves seem to both work well and the only thing I noticed was the petrol level in the rear float chamber seems slightly higher than the front. I can’t see any way of adjusting that.

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My Alfa 156 has been bashed again this time by a carer for next door, my friend who witnessed it said she made no effort to steer the car and just reversed into it across a fast county road. Pushed the door in a bit, but the door works and car still drives ok.

 

My problem is whether to claim on her insurance or would I be worse off in the long run given my low value car would be written off?

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That car doesn't have much luck does it?

 

On the Vitesse, when was all the new stuff fitted? Before or after it started playing up? Condenser would be my first thought. Hope you get it sorted, though I guess you've no shortage of back-ups...

No luck at all for the 156!

 

I fitted all the new parts to try and cure the misfire.

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Interesting to see SUs on it.

 

Spitting back implies timing out or a sticky valve. Or possibly tracking in the distributor cap.

 

Float height is adjusted by bending the float arm. Then fine tuning with the jet adjuster on the carb.

 

Ben

No Vitesses had SU carbs they are probably off a 2000 saloon and have been on there the 12+ years I have had it.

 

It spent 5 days parked up where I had driven it 5 miles away and ran like a pig when I retrieved it.

 

I always thought a little variation in fuel level was normal and the jet set accordingly.

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My Alfa 156 has been bashed again this time by a carer for next door, my friend who witnessed it said she made no effort to steer the car and just reversed into it across a fast county road. Pushed the door in a bit, but the door works and car still drives ok.

 

My problem is whether to claim on her insurance or would I be worse off in the long run given my low value car would be written off?

I'd contact her directly, tell her she's been seen, and ask whether she wants to pay you directly to avoid a claim. I'm sure a s/h door could be located for around the £50 mark, plus the same again for you to "get it fitted". £100 to avoid losing her NCB is a small price to pay.

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