320touring Posted May 9, 2020 Author Share Posted May 9, 2020 A successful provisions devisions deployment today. Here it is socially distancing from a frankly doolally Focus.. adw1977, Split_Pin and Skizzer 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beko1987 Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 20 hours ago, 320touring said: To reward it for being well behaved, I dun gave it a quick wash. Handsome basturt Bet your missus says that about you sometimes... 320touring and CreepingJesus 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRi05 Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 39 minutes ago, 320touring said: A successful provisions devisions deployment today. Here it is socially distancing from a frankly doolally Focus.. Focus ST WRC ? twat 320touring 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted May 11, 2020 Author Share Posted May 11, 2020 Now to something I have been meaning to do for a while.. Time to clean the interior fabrics. This has been something that I have intended to do for the last 4 years, and bouyed by the golf roof success, it was over to the wet vac to perform the duties.. First up, the passenger seat. Despite only having done 50k miles, it wasn't immaculate. ENHANCE! Bowfin'! That map of Africa needs to get huntit. A cursory hoover saw the detritus removed ready for skooshification. The magic potion of choice? Some lemon fairy liquid in hot water. This was put into a pressure sprayer (the 'wet' part of the wet vac doesnt work..) and applied liberally. After a minute or two to soak in, a stiff brush was vigorously applied in vertical and horizontal motions, before a swirling, scrubby finale. Sookification was the next stage - the vac is great at getting the liquid back out - the seat was back to 'slightly damp' in no time. Results? Woaft! The other seats were treated similarly the driver's seat required particular attention I'll try to get pictures once they are dry - they may need another pass, but I see a big improvement:) The carpet got a going over too - I think the whole clean was not before time! Lacquer Peel, w00dy, cort16 and 16 others 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 Super job that, wish I had tried that when I had the Megane! 320touring 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain_70s Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 Excellent stuff. Looks like far less folk have suffered unfortunate trouser accidents in there now! 320touring and ProgRocker 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted May 11, 2020 Author Share Posted May 11, 2020 15 minutes ago, Split_Pin said: Super job that, wish I had tried that when I had the Megane! Cheers dude - it's a grand outcome for £0 investment. Makes a decent difference:) 12 minutes ago, captain_70s said: Excellent stuff. Looks like far less folk have suffered unfortunate trouser accidents in there now! Thanks - that was the plan - I reckon I will need to line up much of the fleet for similar treatment Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beko1987 Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 Wow thats made a difference! You've probably given the fabric 20 more years before it rots itself out too! And when you fart into the seat it'll smell of fairy (liquid...) 320touring 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skizzer Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 That looks a huge improvement! I might try the same technique on the Rancho seats — the tartan tweed is very grubby. The beige vinyl will need dyeing/painting— I’ve been watching @vulgalour’s maroon exploits with interest for that. And yes I know that’s probably not the most pressing job on that car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted May 11, 2020 Author Share Posted May 11, 2020 2 minutes ago, Skizzer said: That looks a huge improvement! I might try the same technique on the Rancho seats — the tartan tweed is very grubby. The beige vinyl will need dyeing/painting— I’ve been watching @vulgalour’s maroon exploits with interest for that. And yes I know that’s probably not the most pressing job on that car. Sounds a plan. Any job that lets you start, and can give a big win relatively easily is no bad thing:) Skizzer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wight Shite Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 On 5/11/2020 at 10:33 PM, Skizzer said: That looks a huge improvement! I might try the same technique on the Rancho seats — the tartan tweed is very grubby. The beige vinyl will need dyeing/painting— I’ve been watching @vulgalour’s maroon exploits with interest for that. And yes I know that’s probably not the most pressing job on that car. Skizzer, If you're ever on or near the Isle of Wight, don't forget I have a loft full of Rancho spares, including seats, interior trim etc. Skizzer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiny Norman Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 Nice job, bowfin seats are a real pet hate of mine. I use plain old hot water with a shot of Persil in it and a scrubbing brush, which usually does the trick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skizzer Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 8 hours ago, Wight Shite said: Skizzer, If you're ever on or near the Isle of Wight, don't forget I have a loft full of Rancho spares, including seats, interior trim etc. Shamefully I had forgotten about that. Thanks very much indeed for the reminder! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted May 25, 2020 Author Share Posted May 25, 2020 I took 10 mins out from soup making to do the following: Checking the new leads for the plugs One lead swapped at a time leading to 4 new ones fitted in the correct order I did a test start and it fired up lovely.. Very pleased, and a total cost of £11.24 hopefully more work to come tomorrow if the weather holds off Skizzer, Jim Bell, The Moog and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 arrange a sctsch eat the food meat please siptimber? aye Flat4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted May 25, 2020 Author Share Posted May 25, 2020 42 minutes ago, hairnet said: arrange a sctsch eat the food meat please siptimber? aye The way it's looking, September may be the earliest, but as per you're ayways welcome:) Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted May 28, 2020 Author Share Posted May 28, 2020 Another massive* update: I fitted the wire separators for the HT leads that I forgot to do the other day.. And made a major improvement to the key by the addition of a Spanish keyring:) I would have done more, but supplies have not arrived.. Jim Bell, Skizzer, Split_Pin and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted June 7, 2020 Author Share Posted June 7, 2020 Today, I decided to try and do some bodywork and undersealing on the Toledo: Supplies gathered, I started with the drivers front wing: Sandpaper and a screwdriver got the loose stuff off whilst that vactan was drying, it was onto the drivers door:  Drivers rear door and rear arch: This hole is right in the middle of the door:( I turned it round - literally nothing to do! Then it was onto the sills: Drivers side happily it's very solid, bar the small rough section in the above picture. Usual Vactan and Underseal approach applied Then the passenger's side: Despite this looking a little rough, it's solid so I was most pleased I wirebrushed the hell out it (and my arm) Vactan and Underseal added as per the other side. Pleased with what I got done, and glad it seems really solid:) captain_70s, CreepingJesus, Split_Pin and 12 others 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skizzer Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 Liked for the solidity and progress and general Toledo baseness of it all, not for wire brushing your arm. 320touring 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big_al_granvia Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 lightweight wire brushing these in a drill, https://www.screwfix.com/p/drill-carbon-steel-wire-brush-set-3-pcs/13734 serious rust removal, https://www.screwfix.com/p/norton-expert-twist-knotted-cup-brush-65mm/2399h 320touring 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted June 7, 2020 Author Share Posted June 7, 2020 5 minutes ago, big_al_granvia said: lightweight wire brushing these in a drill, https://www.screwfix.com/p/drill-carbon-steel-wire-brush-set-3-pcs/13734 serious rust removal, https://www.screwfix.com/p/norton-expert-twist-knotted-cup-brush-65mm/2399h What's your recommendation for armhair? paulplom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big_al_granvia Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 wear a long sleeved rugby shirt, its when you use the grinder and get sparks on your arms and elsewhere............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted June 7, 2020 Author Share Posted June 7, 2020 Lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 30 minutes ago, 320touring said: What's your recommendation for armhair? Nads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted June 18, 2020 Author Share Posted June 18, 2020 After fixing the front joint on the exhaust, the rest of the system came out in sympathy.. Time to do something about it: This is what we started with.. not great. I appears to be the original system - 28 years old so no harm to it! Application of brute force, ignorance and a grinder saw this occur: Only a little blood was shed: Then it was time to fit the new pipe and centre box: Interestingly* The centre pipe clamps onto the cat and the first mount thereafter is at the inlet of the mid box (about a 5ft run). Said midbox support is in one side, and it's not supported on the opposite side until the backbox. Total Shan design. Installed with cable ties for support. They lasted until the last roundabout before getting home Time to order up the back box then.. meshking, Coprolalia, LightBulbFun and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted June 24, 2020 Author Share Posted June 24, 2020 After some grunty sweaty, and a bit of jiggery pokery.. We have a complete new cat back system installed. All the mounts are fitted. I think the fit could do with some adjustment, but it's silent as a fish now. Unfortunately lost the oval tailpipe:( I also took it out for a wee 5 mile shakedown run and managed to get it hot enough to burn my finger on the end of the tailpipe. This means it's ready to go on an adventure.. LightBulbFun, loserone, dome and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 Pipe. 320touring 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beko1987 Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 Always a satisfying job to tick off, good work! 320touring 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big_al_granvia Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 must be a night for exhaust repairs, spent the evening under the civic 320touring 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 Don't know how I missed this, but that is one gorgeous car! Love the steels with caps look. 320touring 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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