320touring Posted July 19, 2020 Author Share Posted July 19, 2020 8 hours ago, Split_Pin said: I've still got those cans of degreaser we bought when the Corsa engine was out, never used them since. You are welcome to them if you want to give things another pass. Thanks for the offer chief:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted July 19, 2020 Author Share Posted July 19, 2020 Took this over to work on @captain_70s Dolly at @GingerNuttz today. Great fun was had, much conviviality occurred, and a progress of sorts was made. WHIT A LINEUP! after dolotinkers, it was off to a mates to help bleed the brakes on his 2005 Ford Galaxy. That all went swimmingly, and the pedal feel is much improved. I drove for home, and about 5 miles away, I noted the brake warning light glowing - not fully lit. A gentle saunter home. Handbrake on Handbrake off The brakes feel fine. I have parked it outside the house on tarmac so I can see if there are any leaks. Joys. I have also compiled a list of the other work I want to do: Currently: Paint Coolant refresh Timing belt Water pump belt Alternator belt Engine mount front Fix temp gauge Fix rev counter New dash clock New gear gaiter New brake lines and flexis Front shocks Front arms Rear shocks Oh, and 4 new tyres. captain_70s, RobT, Burnside and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk2 Craig Posted July 19, 2020 Share Posted July 19, 2020 On 7/3/2020 at 11:53 PM, Fraz said: He’s awaiting his confirmation now to sign up Here I am jaypee, 320touring, Fraz and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted July 24, 2020 Author Share Posted July 24, 2020 Today was a positive day on the Toledo. First up, the glowing brake light was resolved. To sort it, I pulled off the connector and cleaned both sides using a cotton bud. Reconnection and firing it up showed the light went out. Result. Next up was sorting the grumpy performance. Despite the new gasket on the inlet to injection unit, it still suffered from a delay and some rough running. My suspicions were all located in this picture: Firstly, I was sure the sparkplugs would be sooted up due to the rich running caused by the fuggernatit gasket. Suspicion confirmed. All four were removed and cleaned. Next up, the Dizzy cap and rotor arm Aye, that needed a wee skate with some Emery paper. All back together and a test drive proved that improvement has been achieved! Burnside, blackboilersuit, adw1977 and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted July 25, 2020 Author Share Posted July 25, 2020 Not much done on this today - it was the service wagon for taking me to tinker with the Oxford - update to follow. One thing I did do was get the boot tidied - it's been a midden ever since I had to clear the ML boot into it. This was part way through emptying it. The boot holds a lot of stuff, some would say too much.. my personal record with the original one I had as my first car was 1 tonne of bricks in the boot. Here we see @captain_70s mid shuftery bopping as we sorted out the myriad bags and boxes that littered the boot. I then took the opporchancity to deploy the hoover - leading to a clean boot space. This was promptly polluted with shite that needed taking on a tip run. When we got back and had finished our repast, the boot toolery was rationalised and loaded. After this shot, the shiny new jack was loaded in too. The boot on this is tremendous:) Slowly getting there! Shirley Knott, Split_Pin, meshking and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted August 3, 2020 Author Share Posted August 3, 2020 Some Action shots.. Up in Stirling to meet some friends As a service barge for other car tinkering.. This is due to be the conveyance for a trip away at the weekend.. So far The exhaust rattles (but thankfully doesn't blow) The interior trim rattles The new clutch cable isn't self adjusting properly Got at least one wheelbearing making itself known. Happy days! Will try to resolve some of the issues before we head.. blackboilersuit, RobT, Jim Bell and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted August 6, 2020 Author Share Posted August 6, 2020 When the Clutch was first done, the clutch pedal was lovely and crisp. This then slowly degraded into a floppy pedal with no feel. However the clutch still worked well, and the gearchange was good. It seemed that the "Self-adjusting" clutch cable just wasn't. @Mk2 Craig wasn't pleased with that. To his considerable credit, he decided that it would be best to switch to a manually adjustable cable. This was collected on Wednesday, and he came over to fit it. First up, the "self-adjuster" was removed from the gearbox end. The cable is only held in place by a clip that slides into the end of the cable You can see the release arm has dropped and the end of the cable is the silver bit just above the release arm The other end of the cable was removed from the hook at the top of the pedal, and then it was pulled through the bulkhead. The clutch cable is the top cable with the shiny metal on it. It passes through the bulkhead above the pedal, and then through a grommet and hole in the scuttle panel Whilst doing this, we discovered that the ECU was loose, so it was reseated The new cable was made ready Thankfully it slipped in easily (ooh err) and was clipped onto the pedal. Lastly, it was fitted to the gearbox end, adjusted and locked off. Biting point is where it should be, and the pedal feels lovely! Thanks again to @Mk2 Craig for his professional approach and for sorting it. Fumbler, jaypee, Shirley Knott and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted October 13, 2020 Author Share Posted October 13, 2020 Resurrected this today. Been sitting under a tree since early August. Battery has been connected all the time. Straight to running first turn of the key😀 Luckily it was waxed before being parked up.. why was it resurrected, I hear you cry? We are getting new suites this week, so the old stuff had to get to Fuck. It's 30+ years old and humped, no fire safety labelling so can't even give it away thats two complete wingback chairs in there - only slight* hammering needed. The boot even shuts! Lacquer Peel, LightBulbFun, adw1977 and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 Seats in a Seat. It's a 3 seater. LightBulbFun, jaypee, GMcD and 1 other 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juular Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 Seatception Kringle, 320touring and jaypee 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProgRocker Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 Have you fitted the new SEAT radio cassette player in it yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted October 13, 2020 Author Share Posted October 13, 2020 5 minutes ago, ProgRocker said: Have you fitted the new SEAT radio cassette player in it yet? Nope! I may reward it with such once this shift is over ProgRocker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted January 17, 2021 Author Share Posted January 17, 2021 This has been sitting a while, but what with the dismal Saab MOT failure, and an alarming lack of available alternative conveyances, it was time for it to step once more unto the breach! Time sitting had not been kind to it, as you can see here: She was damp as a damp thing, and the paint was honking... I'd dried it out after the first video, so it wasn't quite as foul, and cleaned the steering wheel. Before starting her up, it was time to treat it to a new battery. Out with the old 075.. And in with the "whitever the fuck" from the Saab. It's a big bastards, and is hard up against the power steering reservoir. Luckily, it's the right depth so fits in the appropriate clamp locations, and the terminals line up. Then it was off to the local Asda for a fettle. All tyres were set (luckily the steel wheels mean they don't lose pressure - they were all still above 30psi). I gave the vacuum a workout clearing the remaining water out. Then drove to Lidl to buy a wetvac 😂 It was treated to a wash and some petrol - I decided to be positive and fill the tank - in the hope it behaves.. Next outing is early tomorrow as I have an appointment to attend. Going to try and source a new sunroof seal, and get some wardrobe dehumidifiers. The car hasn't been this damp before, and I noticed the sunroof seal was buggered. Choon in soon for the next exiting* episode of this handsome Spanish basturt! juular, BlankFrank, adw1977 and 22 others 25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 Good to see it up and at it. Swing by from your appointment if you want some de-hum tubs, I have 2 spare. Thought I'd need them for the Audi but it's stayed dry so I don't need them. 320touring 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted January 17, 2021 Author Share Posted January 17, 2021 2 minutes ago, Split_Pin said: Good to see it up and at it. Swing by from your appointment if you want some de-hum tubs, I have 2 spare. Thought I'd need them for the Audi but it's stayed dry so I don't need them. Cheers dude, may grab them at some point. Am off in the opposite direction tomorrow. Split_Pin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big_al_granvia Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 wilko's mate, unibond damp traps will help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulgalour Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 And some gaffer tape for the sunroof, it even comes ready colour coded! Seriously though, always nice to see this one resurface, it's such an obscure thing. 320touring 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted January 18, 2021 Author Share Posted January 18, 2021 This has its first real use today. As expected it fired right up no bother, and happily was not too moist inside. I'm currently trying to find a sunroof seal ( same as a mk2 golf, by the looks of it) without spending £100... Anyway, back to the driving. Now, this is no ball of fire. 1.6 litres, 8valves and 75hp from the factory. However, the engine is absolutely brilliant. These 8v lumps are really well set up, with big slugs of torque low down - properly lazy to drive. Having had the 1.8 version in my first Toledo, they kind of set my "default driving style". With the work that @Mk2 Craigdid on the clutch and gearshift, it's a satisfying shift. Despite a fully loaded boot (tools) and a full tank of fuel, it'll happily pull 4th from idle at 22mph or so. Just roll into the throttle and away it goes. The Saab on the other hand, was a revvy needing turd. 4th couldn't be used til nearly 40, and it didn't like anything below about 2krpm. So far so good. There are some downsides though: in the braking department, it feels much closer to the Oxford than the GSA in stopping power and braking confidence. This seems to be a MK2 golf platform TADTS, but I think I'll do a fluid change and bleed soon. I think I even have new front calipers somewhere. It also doesn't have the expected options that it should have (being a MODRIN in my head, despite being 28 years old). Traction control is useful for escaping my street in the rain - it's a steeply ramped exit onto a main road, so avoiding wheelspin is key. I also liked the handiness of cruise for longer trips, or rolling past camera vans on the correct limit. These are simple enough to live without, but add to the 'oldskool' feel. Much like the E30/GSA/OXFORD and MK1 golf cab. I like it! It reminded me today that it sounds like it has a rear bearing on the way out. I have one in stock, so will try to do that soon - they're simple enough on these cars. In the interim, a technical fix was attempted. Firstly, assemble the parts: Identify where the solution is to be deployed Extract appropriate attachments Test fit to the solution Deploy to live Obviously, it doesn't work. For the moment. However it looks ace! I bought it off a shiter (think it was @ProgRocker ?)- thanks to them! jaypee, ProgRocker, Jim Bell and 14 others 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 It's just occurred to me that the dash on these reminds me of a Corrado, that's why it appealed so much. 320touring 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bezzabsa Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 glad to see the tacho came back to life!! 320touring 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted January 18, 2021 Author Share Posted January 18, 2021 1 minute ago, Split_Pin said: It's just occurred to me that the dash on these reminds me of a Corrado, that's why it appealed so much. Interesting - it seems to be a mismatch of golf and Passat bits - hadn't ever considered the corrado. I can see what you mean! 1 minute ago, bezzabsa said: glad to see the tacho came back to life!! Yup - been fully on since battery swap. Dunno if it's a voltage related thing? Split_Pin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 stealers wheel or andy stewart :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted January 18, 2021 Author Share Posted January 18, 2021 2 minutes ago, hairnet said: stealers wheel or andy stewart Jimmy Shand davehedgehog31 and puddlethumper 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M'coli Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 Calum Kennedy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted January 21, 2021 Author Share Posted January 21, 2021 Time for a Snagging* list for this, now it's the daily* I'll start working through them this weekend.. Brakes/tyres Fit new calipers Fit new wheel cyls Fit new brake lines Fit new discs & pads Bleed the system Matched set of 175/70/13 wouldnt go amiss (thinking Uniroyal Rain Expert) Engine Oil and filter change - done Air filter change - done Spark plug change - done rotor arm and dizzy cap change - done Ignition leads change - done Timing belt plus aux belts change Rocker cover gasket change -done Rev counter sensor fix -done Temp gauge sensor fix Exhaust rattles fix Suspension Front dampers change Rear dampers change Front springs - done Front arms change Rear bushes change Wheel bearing nose identify Bodywork A bloody good clean Sort damage to drivers rear door Sort driver and passenger mirrors - passenger done Clean and rust treat underneath - done Interior Sort passenger door rattle drivers door speaker and cover need replaced and fitted fit radio Clean Sunroof seal scdan4, puddlethumper, BlankFrank and 12 others 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiltox Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 F1 Autocentres do ditchfinders in that size for £25 each 👀 Probably the same super premium RoadX I’ve just bought for the Panda. Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big_al_granvia Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 uniroyal rain experts are nowhere as goo as they were 8 years ago, i would suggest michelin crossclimates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted January 21, 2021 Author Share Posted January 21, 2021 7 minutes ago, Kiltox said: F1 Autocentres do ditchfinders in that size for £25 each 👀 Probably the same super premium RoadX I’ve just bought for the Panda. I don't want ditchfinders.. I want to be able to rag it like fuck😂 puddlethumper 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 That list looks marvelous. It's gonna be a new car when you're done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 1 minute ago, big_al_granvia said: uniroyal rain experts are nowhere as goo as they were 8 years ago, i would suggest michelin crossclimates I've just put a set on my 205 and they're good. Of course they won't be as good as Michelins though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now