loserone Posted September 27, 2020 Author Share Posted September 27, 2020 There's something missing from the boot An angle grinder isn't the traditional way to get the spare wheel out. Talking of which, there isn't one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted September 27, 2020 Author Share Posted September 27, 2020 Or a clock. Just a big hole where it should be. There were some nice sausage butties though Tickman and The Moog 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted September 27, 2020 Author Share Posted September 27, 2020 After an hour or so we manage to get the tag lighter socket out, so we put it in some coke to clean up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted September 27, 2020 Author Share Posted September 27, 2020 Apparently I didn't take any pictures of the coolant. It was as grim as you hope. Oh, and despite copious electrical tape round the completely split vacuum hose it still stalls coming up to junctions. Could still be ICV, but it idles fine otherwise. Perhaps fuel filter? I would guess it's never been changed. After all of that, the clutch then slipped for me.. though I couldn't reproduce it. Hmmm. New owner is still pretty pleased with it, which is good. And despite 13 year old tyres it handles really well and pulls nearly as well as my 205. 205 managed the 2 hours each way no bother at all, at an indicated 90, at least until the Barnard Castle turn off. I knocked 15 minutes off the Google maps ETA, which I was pretty impressed by. It's an absolute joy to keep a decent pace along the Tees valley and then over the top at Langdon Beck, great steering, good lights, adequate brakes, and a beautifully revving engine. Lacquer Peel, Scruffy Bodger, BL Bloke and 10 others 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
task Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 16 hours ago, loserone said: Thanks to @task for rocking up and helping, by which I mean doing all the fucking work. It was a proper team effort! 😍 Was good to catchup with you guys and gave me an excuse to give the leisure batteries a good charge in the van. Both the pugs look like nice tidy motors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted October 2, 2020 Author Share Posted October 2, 2020 18 months between tests. #gettingonesmoneysworth paulplom, beko1987, Scruffy Bodger and 9 others 11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted October 6, 2020 Author Share Posted October 6, 2020 Hopefully going to get a little 205 fettling done tonight. The Moog, privatewire and chaseracer 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted October 6, 2020 Author Share Posted October 6, 2020 Oh, the stalling on the red 206 was cured with a cheap AliExpress ICV, and the coolant level appears to be remaining static. Not sure about the terrible glugging noises in the heater matrix though. Soaking the 12v socket in diet coke did the trick too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted October 6, 2020 Author Share Posted October 6, 2020 Dave_Q, chaseracer, yes oui si and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted October 7, 2020 Author Share Posted October 7, 2020 Inca: wheel bearing, TRE, gearbox oil change GR: driveshaft, TRE, gearbox oil change. I also did some hoovering and sticker removals whilst I wasn't able to be otherwise useful. yes oui si and Tickman 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted October 20, 2020 Author Share Posted October 20, 2020 In today's episode, I used the 406 for the school run. It's quite nice actually. The Moog, DSdriver, privatewire and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted October 20, 2020 Author Share Posted October 20, 2020 Hey @The Moog nu5Nep.mp4 chaseracer, Crackers, The Moog and 2 others 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted October 20, 2020 Author Share Posted October 20, 2020 In other news, the ex Jim Bell 205GR failed a test on one drum brake and high CO. The carb has been tweaked, the drum stripped, fettled numerous times, and a new handbrake cable put on. Fingers crossed for tomorrow! The Moog and Lacquer Peel 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 Might have been oggling your pug! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted October 21, 2020 Author Share Posted October 21, 2020 205 failed a test last week - a hopeless drum on one side despite looking like new parts, and excessive CO. Neither of which I'm likely to be able to resolve myself. Here's the drum being stripped down for not the first time. Afterwards Jimbob was happy with the drum but not with the handbrake cable, so one side was replaced yesterday, and we have a result. WIN. Looking forward to it! Scruffy Bodger, Tickman, chaseracer and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yes oui si Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 17 hours ago, loserone said: In today's episode, I used the 406 for the school run. It's quite nice actually. They're handsome in estate form... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted October 24, 2020 Author Share Posted October 24, 2020 Collection mission number two, still not for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted October 24, 2020 Author Share Posted October 24, 2020 Lucky yellow socks and sandals for a trip to the seaside Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted October 24, 2020 Author Share Posted October 24, 2020 Hmm, 206 just overheated whilst getting chips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted October 24, 2020 Author Share Posted October 24, 2020 Radiator fan not coming on whilst stationary. Presumably the relay then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted October 24, 2020 Author Share Posted October 24, 2020 So, a little mission out today. First of all, CHIPS T Then Jim Bell tortoise about this fella and we went for a socially distant walk with Bally Somehow we ended up bringing another SMOLL LION CAR home. It has stupid wheels and needs some work, but is a hoot and can nearly keep up with the 206 in a straight line. No chance on the corners at the minute mind! Lacquer Peel, dome, CGSB and 7 others 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 Might be the longest collection/delivery of a 205 in Autoshite history. tooSavvy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted October 24, 2020 Author Share Posted October 24, 2020 Not over yet! Lacquer Peel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooSavvy Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 9 minutes ago, Jim Bell said: Might be the longest collection/delivery of a 205 in Autoshite history. Well, we should know.... about collekshunning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted October 24, 2020 Author Share Posted October 24, 2020 Also, last night's collection included 205 action as well Lacquer Peel, DSdriver, 320touring and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSdriver Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 Superb photoing skilz in this thread. We will be swapping the Saab floppytop over with the peugeot-of-last-resort at the end of the month. They get six months tax each a year and spend the rest of the time in the barn. I will take pictures if I remember. loserone 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted October 24, 2020 Author Share Posted October 24, 2020 37 minutes ago, DSdriver said: Superb photoing skilz in this thread. Naw, just point and squirt with the phone. Good cars and a nice place to live helps yes oui si 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSdriver Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 On one of my visits to Scotland I formed the opinion that Scotland was designed by God with the intention of making a killing in Kodak shares. As you can tell that was a while ago. Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted October 24, 2020 Author Share Posted October 24, 2020 Aye, we did think about moving to Scotland but it's too far from my parents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon.k Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 Peugeots and a long dog - excellent taste! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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