vulgalour Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 Has the thermostat been checked? A stuck one of those can cause all sorts of silliness with the coolant system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordperv Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 Fantastic news about Emma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conkerman Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 I'd do the cap and thermostat in that order. A knackered cap can be a pain in the arse. Great news about your friend Sent from my Vodafone Smart ultra 6 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 Can anyone remember if the thermostat was done? I had it done on one Sierra, but can't remember if it was this one or the Green one I had. I certainly bought one for the bASe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angrydicky Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 Nope, the thermostat was something I never got around to. Did I leave it in the boot? If not then I know where it is, I found that oil spray bar Dan donated and Haynes Sierra service guide I bought for it in a box with some random car bits just after I brought it back to you, and it's probably in there as well. I'll get them in the post ASAP BorniteIdentity 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cort16 Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 Sierra base spotted in the Shaun the sheep film trigger, chaseracer, Skizzer and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 the Mondeo base also has cool running like it's older sibling - I'm going to try a new thermostat in the new year. Worth going OEM I reckon on that at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted December 20, 2016 Share Posted December 20, 2016 Well wish me luck. A one hour journey at 4.30 am tomorrow. No chance to do any prep other than check I've got my AA card and a full bladder in case 'coolant' is required. holbeck and Skizzer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted December 21, 2016 Share Posted December 21, 2016 (Dude in next unit): "What's that red rusty p.o.s outside ur station m9 LOL"(Me): "That's an Audi A3 you heathen" greengartside, adw1977, Shep Shepherd and 17 others 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beko1987 Posted December 21, 2016 Share Posted December 21, 2016 Wonder which one of the 2 will still be around in another 29 years... BorniteIdentity, RoadworkUK, fordperv and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alf892 Posted December 21, 2016 Share Posted December 21, 2016 Mr Bourne..........if you want to nip over to me in Sierra I'll do the headgasket chaseracer, rob88h, cort1977 and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted December 21, 2016 Share Posted December 21, 2016 Ah Alf Numbers. You da man. Can you backflush my matrix too? (Not a euphemism). I can bring...err... cakes. Yes. Cakes. oldcars and rob88h 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alf892 Posted December 21, 2016 Share Posted December 21, 2016 Hah........thems the magic words. Re matrix....have hose pipe...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the judge Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 This sounds like the expansion cap. I'm sure it was mentioned in an earlier post that it was bodged too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 Well it was mission accomplished last week. I had a very important work meeting with senior management at a high end hotel/county club. It's so refreshing to have the right car for the occasion just sat in the garage. 😠Ah yes. The prestigious The Grove. A venue so pompous they deny even being IN Watford, and will actually complain to us media lot if we have the audacity to claim otherwise. (A strict media advisory was sent to all outlets during the recent masters golf advising only London and Hertfordshire were acceptable!) Therefore... It had to be done. https://twitter.com/HeartHerts/status/811857939468288001?s=09 (Sorry for the work link. My producer has all the raw footage) Managed to get some old twunt playing the 17th hole to shake his golf bat at me upon arrival. Something to do with 25mph in 1st gear no doubt. It certainly got a few laughs, and the consierge dude DID park the car but didn't want to be filmed. Probably worried about credibility or something. All told, a good day. Squire_Dawson, Jim Bergerac, Eddie Honda and 23 others 26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordperv Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 Absolutely fantastic, do these people not know what a star this car is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beko1987 Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 I went to collect a hoover in Watford the day there was something happening there a few months ago, took over an hour to get off the m25, then half an hour to get past the entrance to the place. Came back a different way. That was with the cambelt incorrectly fitted too so every time I applied some revs the engine shook in a scary way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 I went to collect a hoover in Watford the day there was something happening there a few months ago, took over an hour to get off the m25, then half an hour to get past the entrance to the place. Came back a different way. That was with the cambelt incorrectly fitted too so every time I applied some revs the engine shook in a scary way!That was the British Masters Golf I reckon. Going forward... If anything else pops up around there that you fancy, I'm happy to collect and hold at your convenience. Or organise a courier if the vendor doesn't fancy it. No bother. beko1987 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 Perfect. Next I want to see one of our Bentley owners at a McDonald's drive through with the Corsas. chaseracer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordperv Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 Perfect. Next I want to see one of our Bentley owners at a McDonald's drive through with the Corsas.I can just picture it now xtriple doing an effortless burnout with his tunes blasting chaseracer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blakey79 Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 The Grove One of the many reasons i left watford.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 Winter flew past huh? Another season when the naysayers on PH were correct on the merits (or otherwise) of winter tyres, and another 4 months of complete over indulgence is...Err... complete. Seeing as I had my first afternoon off work since November, I decided to go and give the bASe a spin. It started perfectly, almost too quickly. The work done on the ignition side of things last year has paid huge dividends. Last summer, I remember it taking 20 minutes to get it to eventually start. There's still a bit of mould in the car, despite windows being left open and the like. I'll just have to live it with it tbh. Anyway, a quick 5 mile blast was enough to blow away the cobwebs and let her stretch her legs. Here she is, outside mine. Yes, the presence of the car and that sold board are likely linked. Planning on something a little special for its anniversary with us at the start of next month. From July, I'm also hoping to not work weekends for the first time in my life - so hopefully we can get out and about a bit. Shep Shepherd, oldcars, danthecapriman and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 Re the mould, have you used a specific mould and mildew cleaner or just upholstery stuff? You will need to kill the spores which soap and water won't. BorniteIdentity and oldcars 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 Re the mould, have you used a specific mould and mildew cleaner or just upholstery stuff? You will need to kill the spores which soap and water won't.Good Intel. My brother in law runs a corporate cleaning company, so i will blag some chemicals from him. Thanks dude. Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod/b Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 Over here the maintenance crew we have use tea trea oil solution through a mister to get shot of mould in a/c ducts. Might it be worth a try dropping some in a carpet cleaner to do all the upholstery and wiping down the surfaces with it? BorniteIdentity 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthecapriman Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 I just use ordinary household/kitchen Dettol disinfectant spray. It's not so strong that it damages trim or fabric but it seems to easily kill off the mould and spores. BorniteIdentity 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beko1987 Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 My offer of a good valet stands (will the upholstry take a wet vaccing though?) oldcars 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince70 Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 I use Milton tablets in a spray bottle on the roof of my old cabriolet to clear any mold spores and it hasn't dyed the roof and if it can be used for sterilising babies bottles etc I doubt it would do any damage to the interior trim and I think a pack costs less than a quid.But someone on here said you can buy it premixed but being a tight arse I'm sticking with the tablets, you can even go for boots own brand like I did if you want to be a real skinflint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 Dehumidifier crystals might help, good for my damp Skoda. Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/390672221334 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 I use Milton tablets in a spray bottle on the roof of my old cabriolet to clear any mound spores and it hasn't dyed the roof and if it can be used for sterilising babies bottles etc I doubt it would do any damage to the interior trim and I think a pack costs less than a quid.But someone on here said you can buy it premixed but being a tight arse I'm sticking with the tablets, you can even go for boots own brand like I did if you want to be a real skinflint.Having four children, I'm 99% certain we still have some ready mixed in the cupboard. Thanks for all your help. Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk Vince70 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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