Cavcraft 2017: Another day, ANOTHER Rover!

[stephen01]

Has the alfa sold?

[Cavcraft]

No Terios, soz. I had one a couple of years ago, but long since gone.

 

Stephen: Alfa still here.

 

 

Incidentally, the MG has had a temp reprieve as the yard don't want it on the wrong alloys.

[Cavcraft]

Looks like this, google Sealey vacuum pump. I got mine for £40 from Amazon but it's honestly worth every penny. These aren't supposed to be used on petrol either, but I do regularly with no ill effects.

I wonder why you can't use them with petrol? Some sort of vacuum pressure thing I wonder? I suppose it could be a static issue (as flowing liquid creates it) but I don't imagine it'd be quick enough to be an issued

[oldcars]

Yep, going to try and fit the Vectra spare alloys with a couple of bolts, keep the MG wheels and call the yard in. Sir David of Chaseracershire has just popped over and noticed it's got xenon headlights, so might whizz the bulbs out, but probably apply the usual CBA position.

Mudflaps worth a bit, get them off too.

[Cavcraft]

I got this last night, picked it up 5.45 this morning on the way to work today on my cycle. It's a 2005 TDCi (or whatever they are) Ghia...

 

 

 

[Lankytim]

I wonder why you can't use them with petrol? Some sort of vacuum pressure thing I wonder? I suppose it could be a static issue (as flowing liquid creates it) but I don't imagine it'd be quick enough to be an issued

 

 

I think it's because the seals inside may melt or something. Petrol is oil based and it's designed to drain sumps full of hot oil so I don't see the issue.

[Lankytim]

Oh, that Mondeo is nice! (as is the Alfa and the rover and the terios etc etc....)

[Cavcraft]

Yeah, about that...

 

 

Also...

 

[320touring]

Ahh but you have prime shit, eh I mean shite in stock now..

[Pillock]

Hahaha, a great writeup by Mo_Sterling. You're a bloody legend!

[320touring]

12/10 to Lord Sterling for the interior prep on the Alfa!

 

I have something planned that will make him most pleased

[Cavcraft]

Hahaha, a great writeup by Mo_Sterling. You're a bloody legend!

 

Absolute diamond of a lad, genuinely one of the nicest people you could ever wish to meet.

[oldcars]

See you took the mudflaps off the MG before you weighed it in 

[Cavcraft]

Also...

 

 

[320touring]

Mate, whit a wreck!

[SiC]

I wonder why you can't use them with petrol? Some sort of vacuum pressure thing I wonder? I suppose it could be a static issue (as flowing liquid creates it) but I don't imagine it'd be quick enough to be an issued

Probably seals and if it has to deal with volatile flammable liquids it would most likely have to go additional type approval testing. So they slap on a sticker to say don't use with petrol.

[Lacquer Peel]

Next time 320t is passing have him re-map the Fabia. It's hilariously quick for a bland diesel slugger with a remap.

[purplebargeken]

Ace to meet you Mo, just ace. has been on my must achieve list for a bloody long time. I've met Billy already.

 

The Alfa is a great old bus and looks lovely. Maybe another one will be bought at some point. Who knows.

[UltraWomble]

Incidentally, the MG has had a temp reprieve as the yard don't want it on the wrong alloys.

FO SHO RLY?

They are THAT fussy? Jesus H Corbett on a moped.

[Pillock]

I guess if they've quoted for an MG knowing some of the prices it can break for, and some of the expensive bits are missing, they'll be miffed. I do wonder this every time someone calls CTB but then rips the cat off, battery etc. Do they usually break them for bits of crush them for metal?

[Cavcraft]

It went with the wheels in the end, couldn't find the locking wheel nut key! You can't win them all. Or maybe you can, thread update anon as I've just been to see another shite motor...

[Kiltox]

I guess if they've quoted for an MG knowing some of the prices it can break for, and some of the expensive bits are missing, they'll be miffed. I do wonder this every time someone calls CTB but then rips the cat off, battery etc. Do they usually break them for bits of crush them for metal?

Depends - CTB is a referral website for your local scrap buyer so they'll all have different policies.

 

The one I've used before just straight up crushes them but I'm guessing they cut the cat off first if present!

[Cavcraft]

This was supposed to have been a 2004 Fiesta with 29,000 miles. It's actually a 1998 Corsa with 39,000 though...

 

 

 

V.tempting but not cheap enough for me at the moment,

[Kiltox]

So more than £20?

[Split_Pin]

What engine is in that Billy?

[Cavcraft]

1.2, sir.

[RoadworkUK]

"up to new keeper to change on logbook"

[Split_Pin]

Looks very tidy mate!

[Cavcraft]

It is, but there was advisories last year for rust to rear of both sills and front cross member. It needs three tyres (perished) and has 8 weeks MOT. It's up for £500, was offered a deal at £450 but have back heeled it.

[Cavcraft]

Quick call from a mate doing a job in Chester Zoo today, could I fetch my van and help him clean out the tiger's enclosure.