sdkrc Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 I read your title as "quality, reliability and resentment". I was thoroughly impressed with the disco when I had it. People joke about 4x4 drivers in cities doing school runs but this is the only thing I've seen which can handle Glasgow's roads. Would've been handy through all of the flooded B roads I went through yesterday too. Hope you get as much enjoyment out of it as I did. loserone, Tickman, Lacquer Peel and 3 others 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tickman Posted February 6, 2022 Author Share Posted February 6, 2022 Just now, sdkrc said: I read your title as "quality, reliability and resentment". This made me laugh. Will certainly steal this for future updates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbob McGregor Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 I should add that I threw this in for test last year prior to selling it to @sdkrcand it only bloody passed! I nearly passed out! Gave the gearbox a fluid and filter change which improved it somewhat at the time, however, a couple of years ago it had some dodgy wiring or corrosion around the multiplug on top of the gearbox (accessed from under the NSF) that was causing gear selection issues. Wonder if that or the errant three amigos aren’t helping here. sdkrc, Coprolalia and Tickman 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tickman Posted February 14, 2022 Author Share Posted February 14, 2022 I've actually done something. Firstly the Discovery would let in a bit of water through a gap at the top of the rear door. I adjusted it and didn't have to wait long for rain to test it. Passed that test. Next was Meg's 107 needing a service. Parts ordered and collected. Dropped the oil with ease. This was so much easier than jacking stuff up and getting oil all over my arm. Next up was a bit of preservation time. I cleaned up the rust underneath and painted on some zinc rich paint. Then I got the can of stone guard. Gave the rest a quick look over and next on the list will be discs and pads up front. That should hopefully keep it going for a while. cort16, Sigmund Fraud, rainagain and 18 others 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tickman Posted March 22, 2022 Author Share Posted March 22, 2022 I've plodded along with a bit of stuff getting done. Next up was the C1 getting a quick service. Nothing special and everything looked ok so that was done. Next was the slk. It went here: It came away with the necessary paperwork and a small list of things to look over. That will happen at some point. I've gone part time at work and the company van is going back so I'm now relying on the slk or the Discovery for a 67 mile round trip. Wish me luck as the front right caliper on the Discovery became sticky and smelled unpleasant today, hopefully its self healing properties demonstrated this morning carry on. goosey, Coprolalia, juular and 12 others 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dome Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 I had sticky calipers on the Rangey and was pleasantly surprised how cheap new ones were. It's almost like an industry has grown up around keeping these wonderful* cars on the road Jim Bell and Lacquer Peel 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrcento Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 I had to put new rears on my old Disco as well, the calipers are so cheap on them from the likes of Paddocks they aren't really worth arsing about with freeing off etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tickman Posted March 23, 2022 Author Share Posted March 23, 2022 On 3/22/2022 at 2:08 PM, Tickman said: Self healing properties demonstrated this morning carry on. This statement so far has carried on. Fingers are firmly crossed for its continuation. juular 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tickman Posted April 1, 2022 Author Share Posted April 1, 2022 Needed to start on the current massive tidy up needed as this was the current state of affairs: Stage one done to get to here: So I could get on with a service on this: Undertray off, thanks no doubt to @RichardK it actually came off and put came the oil Then off with this But I couldn't get it loose and no motor factors nearby had the correct tool so I had to improvise A trusty old rubber mat gave up its life for this but it worked! Oil and filter done, air filter too. juular, Shite Ron, Lacquer Peel and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tickman Posted April 1, 2022 Author Share Posted April 1, 2022 These both got a wash That can only mean one thing, a vehicle sale! Plenty of retarded responses but an easy sale to an actual human who spoke in sentences. Time to put the slk into daily use and ponder what is next! juular, dome, 320touring and 13 others 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 It's snowing. It's cold. Time for the rear wheel drive convertible! Tickman, JMotor, Flat4 and 2 others 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tickman Posted April 1, 2022 Author Share Posted April 1, 2022 Next up @stereotype's 205. The drivers window has never worked because there is no rail This was solved by @DodgyBastard when he broke a 5 door 205 and I swapped an alloy wheel for the window. That was a lot of months ago but today I fitted it and it wasn't* difficult and I didn't* use all the swear words at all! At least now it does this. dome, LightBulbFun, loserone and 12 others 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reb Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 I managed to get the whole engine from that breaker in in that time! Yet it's still not seen the road... Jim Bell and Lacquer Peel 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardK Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 It's so nice seeing the SLK get some attention. Missing it - surgery coming up and I'm thinking how I can't drive either BMW or MX-5 if that recovery takes ages! I have a set of special cups for removing those filters. It used to get oil changes (about every 2,000 miles) with pela pump and filter, no lifting - undertray removal will have been spraying waxoil and maybe steering damper replacement. Tickman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tickman Posted April 5, 2022 Author Share Posted April 5, 2022 We've not walked this way before Can I go and play with those birds This place smells What's going on down there The refreshments trolley is shit Next stop is Perth. dome, AnnoyingPentium, Flat4 and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aldo135 Posted April 5, 2022 Share Posted April 5, 2022 Volvo? Tickman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dome Posted April 5, 2022 Share Posted April 5, 2022 25 minutes ago, aldo135 said: Volvo? No Aldo, that's a dog Tickman, Sigmund Fraud, Lacquer Peel and 15 others 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aldo135 Posted April 5, 2022 Share Posted April 5, 2022 😂😂😂, aye you’d get arrested shouting “Volvo” at the park. Or on a train dome 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big_al_granvia Posted April 5, 2022 Share Posted April 5, 2022 1 hour ago, dome said: No Aldo, that's a dog post of the week AnnoyingPentium and dome 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tickman Posted April 5, 2022 Author Share Posted April 5, 2022 2 hours ago, aldo135 said: Volvo? A Volvo estate like the one for sale in Glasgow would be very useful at times but not this time. aldo135 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tickman Posted April 5, 2022 Author Share Posted April 5, 2022 Off the train and we went for a stroll Across this View from it Another view Coprolalia, Shite Ron, loserone and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tickman Posted April 5, 2022 Author Share Posted April 5, 2022 So, if it isn't a Volvo what could it be? What is this I spot... That might be it Of course it is and now home As @Jimbob McGregorpointed out the purchase is in support of the Ukraine... LightBulbFun, Coprolalia, Jim Bell and 14 others 12 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aldo135 Posted April 5, 2022 Share Posted April 5, 2022 Nice purchase! That was my next guess honest m8. dome, Tickman and Matty 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tickman Posted April 5, 2022 Author Share Posted April 5, 2022 Thanks to @The Moog for giving me a chance to take it on and especially to @Supernaut for allowing my lunch time collection to happen at 10 am! We would have walked a few more miles if he hadn't! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted April 5, 2022 Share Posted April 5, 2022 9 minutes ago, Tickman said: Thanks to @The Moog for giving me a chance to take it on and especially to @Supernaut for allowing my lunch time collection to happen at 10 am! We would have walked a few more miles if he hadn't! Lucky you did it at 10am. My "11am-12pm" meeting lasted until 1pm! Lacquer Peel and Tickman 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted April 5, 2022 Share Posted April 5, 2022 I've farted in both of those. Apart from that, they're both really great cars. Matty, CaptainBoom, Shite Ron and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tickman Posted April 5, 2022 Author Share Posted April 5, 2022 So I've already given this a quick once over: Battery nice and secure 😂 Rear lower engine mount which needs replaced was also making contact with the rest of the car and causing most of the horrific vibration, I've 'adjusted' it for now. Both lower arms look new but the discs are worn and heat affected. The front bumper is fucked after a crash This has also fucked the metal holding the wing at the front Boot floor is gone at both sides, driver's side is worse It is now parked up and hopefully going nowhere without the keys Plan of action is order discs and get them sorted. While in there check over the front end properly. Overall not too bad at all. dome, D.E, Supernaut and 13 others 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tickman Posted April 8, 2022 Author Share Posted April 8, 2022 So the new* 205 needs some bits doing to it. I have to thank @Supernaut for the stuff he has already done, saves me a job or five. Most important bit needing done was the brakes so I dug these out of the cupboard And used some to do this Progress already and I think I've got my priorities right. Next the actual brakes. Discs were ordered and there were pads in the boot. Pads actually look ok. Everything was stripped and cleaned, all disc retaining screws were snapped off and I contemplated drilling them out for about 5 seconds, then carried on regardless. Both sides done Brakes are a lot better already, next time I shall have a look over the rears and adjust them up. Matty, Rust Collector, Coprolalia and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tickman Posted April 15, 2022 Author Share Posted April 15, 2022 Bottom mount replaced on the 205. Then some preservation happened. The rubberised coating had blown in a few places, this was pulled off and wire brushed before the red lead paint. this will need some metal thrown at it before its next MOT This was straightened as it was rubbing on the water pipe. Rust Collector, Coprolalia, Split_Pin and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tickman Posted April 15, 2022 Author Share Posted April 15, 2022 Then I finished wiring the lift properly. Now when you press down it goes down and when you press up it goes up, it didn't do anything with the up button before as the safety cut out was out. The rubbish video didn't upload for some reason Split_Pin and LightBulbFun 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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