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[Kiltox]

Colt just FTPed and I don't have any tools with me. Autoaid to the rescue

[dollywobbler]

Colt just FTPed and I don't have any tools with me. Autoaid to the rescue

 

Bugger. Does it definitely have fuel? RobT did mention something about the autochoke occasionally playing up, but it was perfect during my many hundreds of miles.

[Kiltox]

Yeah I think the battery has died or something's blown leading to the starter - I don't have tools or a jump pack with me

[Kiltox]

Would be quicker walking to ECP for a battery and socket set than waiting for these clowns though!

[dollywobbler]

Bother! I once had to call out the AA when all I needed was a pair of pliers. That was annoying.

[Kiltox]

Recovery truck from the firm they said was coming just arrived - to collect another car from the same place! Fuck sake!

[Kiltox]

Battery's toast - 2 hour wait for a jump start.  Joy.

[egg]

Placed advert in local shop

 

Wanted: garage to rent call Egg on 07.....

 

So far two calls asking to rent my garage....!!

[Kiltox]

Ahhh so that's what Gumtree/Facebook idiots did before the internet!

[plasticvandan]

Me and the Trabant are not to be,decided that im just not in a position to keep something like that on the road,and i also didnt trust the seller that much.

[Kiltox]

An 063 battery can be had from Euro Car Parts for £26 with the current 31% off code - pretty damn cheap!
 

3 year warranty too

[They_all_do_that_sir]

Is this stuff any good?

 

http://www.screwfix.com/p/unibond-360767-repair-metal-for-good-280ml/59655?_requestid=43411#product_additional_details_container

 

I'm tempted to just try and repair the leaking coolant pipe on the XM in situ. I can see where its leaking from.... Apparently this stuff is waterproof....

[Bobthebeard]

The Oldsmobile is now a step nearer to going in for the MOT. Have re fitted the transmission pan with new gasket and re filled it with ATF. Taken it for a cheeky drive round the block and all seems ok. (It is insured). Just no MOT/tax yet. Once I have replaced all the brake pads later this week it will be going in for the MOT. The replacement monoleaf metal transverse rear spring seems to be doing the job. Happy so far!

[tooSavvy]

Re: Monoleaf...

 

What are you to do with the 'spring compressor'? Did you say you had to buy a brand new one....

 

 

Big 'sell-on' market then... like RollySpits

 

 

TS

[Bobthebeard]

Re: Monoleaf...

 

What are you to do with the 'spring compressor'? Did you say you had to buy a brand new one....

 

 

Big 'sell-on' market then... like RollySpits

 

 

TS

Ah, yes. The spring compressor. Bought used on ebay USA. Hopefully I won't need it again! It is massive, really well made and a proper good tool! Almost aerospace quality (I worked at Rolls Royce in Derby for four years). No idea what to do with it now! Weight around 15kg.

 

[egg]

Placed advert in local shop

 

Wanted: garage to rent call Egg on 07.....

 

So far two calls asking to rent my garage....!!

Oh, 3 now, maybe it's just me!

[tooSavvy]

Rinng..Rinng.. "Ah.. Yes Sir & would that require bubble wrap..??"     *spring compressor

 

TS

[They_all_do_that_sir]

Don't know if it's northern Ireland specific but LIDL have some car stuff - trolley jacks, axle stands, trickle chargers etc, worth a look

 

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[Bobthebeard]

More a stupid question, but related to my earlier post. Are the metal pipes running from the fuel tank to the carbon canister thingy (vent pipes?) likely to fail the MOT if crusty?

[They_all_do_that_sir]

More a stupid question, but related to my earlier post. Are the metal pipes running from the fuel tank to the carbon canister thingy (vent pipes?) likely to fail the MOT if crusty?

Are they leaking? If not I'd have a go at cack handedly tidying them up with emery paper and some hammerite, at least it'll slow down the rot a bit

 

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[Bobthebeard]

Are they leaking? If not I'd have a go at cack handedly tidying them up with emery paper and some hammerite, at least it'll slow down the rot a bit

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Hard to say if they are leaking as they are (presumably) just vent pipes from the tank. Rusty as heck tho.

[scaryoldcortina]

Fuel pipes - if crusty, advise. If leaking fail.

[Bobthebeard]

Not actually fuel pipes, just vent pipes I think. Running from the top of the tank to a canister.

[They_all_do_that_sir]

Hard to say if they are leaking as they are (presumably) just vent pipes from the tank. Rusty as heck tho.

Probably not worth worrying about. I wouldnt go near them if you think they'll fall apart trying to clean them.

 

*awaits someone who actually tests cars for a living correcting me!

 

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[stuboy]

Changing sidelight bulb on mk1.5 focus involves dissmantling the car..lol...unless u have a hand size of jeremy beadle..

[daveb47]

I have to do sidelight bulb on my volvo later,am dreading it!

Last time i struggled for at least 5 minutes.

[Slappy]

Any of you lot trailering a black Maserati Biturbo on the southbound A34 north of Oxford last Friday night?

 

It's amazing how you can spot shite in your peripheral vision sometimes...

[stuboy]

Notice intercooler pipe was split so rang ford up.. 53 quid plus vat.. stuff that ebay part... under 12 quid

[fordperv]

Changing sidelight bulb on mk1.5 focus involves dissmantling the car..lol...unless u have a hand size of jeremy beadle..

i have average size hands and managed bulb changes on one with the headlight in situ

[toejam]

I bought some petrol and got my first  new plastic fiver in my change . Not an  AA one though