How much shite is too much shite? Another Year for the AS AX D Forum Bike

[hairnet]

props to the flic about the insurance

fcking nec tho

enjoy saab pervage

gig manc thurs possible gig friday worcester so no nec (also found out how much the ticket was)

[Saabnut]

Well, this old tub had a date with the MOT man today (OK it was me, but I tend to be harder on my own cars than anyone elses). I had gone over everything I could at home, but the MOT checks things to a greater degree than I can do at home. I had two areas of concern, the handbrake which has always been fairly rubbish and emissions. The old 1.5D in this has covered over 181k miles, the glowplug relay has died so it needs a wire direct from the battery to the glow plugs, and at least a couple of injectors are past their prime. As a result of the latter, when starting from cold on a cold, calm day, I can pretty well fill my valley with smoke! Once warm, it runs great with no visible smoke at all.

The handbrake passed the roller test, but only just, so I advised for that. Another advisory was issued for a very slight leak from the exhaust where the back box joins. Honestly, I would probably advised the handbrake if it was someone elses, but the exhaust leak is so minor I wouldn't have bothered with an advisory. Finally, on to the emissions. I was pleasantly surprised when it flew through the emissions test.

So, at the end of the month it will get taxed again and I will have to sort the cold start relay. Then it can get put into use as a commuter car for the 3 days a week I work (a 60 mile round trip) but tomorrow it is down to Crewe ready for the NEC on Thursday.

[loserone]

Great car that

[hairnet]

ya not taking anything down?

[New POD]

  On 18/03/2025 at 19:32, Saabnut said:

Well, this old tub had a date with the MOT man today (OK it was me, but I tend to be harder on my own cars than anyone elses). I had gone over everything I could at home, but the MOT checks things to a greater degree than I can do at home. I had two areas of concern, the handbrake which has always been fairly rubbish and emissions. The old 1.5D in this has covered over 181k miles, the glowplug relay has died so it needs a wire direct from the battery to the glow plugs, and at least a couple of injectors are past their prime. As a result of the latter, when starting from cold on a cold, calm day, I can pretty well fill my valley with smoke! Once warm, it runs great with no visible smoke at all.

The handbrake passed the roller test, but only just, so I advised for that. Another advisory was issued for a very slight leak from the exhaust where the back box joins. Honestly, I would probably advised the handbrake if it was someone elses, but the exhaust leak is so minor I wouldn't have bothered with an advisory. Finally, on to the emissions. I was pleasantly surprised when it flew through the emissions test.

So, at the end of the month it will get taxed again and I will have to sort the cold start relay. Then it can get put into use as a commuter car for the 3 days a week I work (a 60 mile round trip) but tomorrow it is down to Crewe ready for the NEC on Thursday.

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I spent a year driving an 1.4D AX from Liverpool to East Burnley (M58, M6, M65) 110 mile round trip everyday. I'd fitted AXGT wheels and tyres so they sapped whatever little power it had up the hills of the M65 that it wouldn't hold 70 mph on some of them (in 4th or 5th) .   It was great* 

 

[bangernomics]

Crewe, you are very near to our UK place just above Northwich.

[Saabnut]

Currently enjoying a few pints in the Crewe Arms hotel Madeley Heath

[hairnet]

madness