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tooSavvy Rank: Talbot Tagora

tooSavvy

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Re: Monoleaf...

 

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

 

 

Big 'sell-on' market then... like RollySpits 8)

 

 

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Bobthebeard Rank: Lancia Gamma

Bobthebeard

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Re: Monoleaf...

 

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

 

 

Big 'sell-on' market then... like RollySpits 8)

 

 

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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.

 

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egg Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

egg

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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!

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tooSavvy Rank: Talbot Tagora

tooSavvy

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

 

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They_all_do_that_sir Rank: Renault 16

They_all_do_that_sir

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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 Rank: Lancia Gamma

Bobthebeard

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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 Rank: Renault 16

They_all_do_that_sir

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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 Rank: Lancia Gamma

Bobthebeard

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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 Rank: Lancia Gamma

scaryoldcortina

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

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Bobthebeard Rank: Lancia Gamma

Bobthebeard

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

They_all_do_that_sir Rank: Renault 16

They_all_do_that_sir

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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.

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 Rank: Talbot Matra Rancho

stuboy

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

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daveb47 Rank: Renault 16

daveb47

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

Last time i struggled for at least 5 minutes. :boomer:

Slappy Rank: BL Wedge

Slappy

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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 Rank: Talbot Matra Rancho

stuboy

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

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fordperv Rank: Lancia Gamma

fordperv

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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

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toejam

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

tooSavvy Rank: Talbot Tagora

tooSavvy

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2x Landsail fitted to my PugPartner on the front...

 

Do we reckon I'd be safer reversing to all my calls..??

 

 

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Bear Rank: Isuzu Florian

Bear

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AAAAAARRRGGGHHHH

Vodafone have caused some serious problems, plus work stress and so forth.

 

Anyway, upshot is:

Hearse needs to go - anyone interested in a project hearse? Probably around £350. It's not got MoT and I haven't tried - normally I would, but in this case October is filling up with plans that mean it won't be happening.

Smart is going to go, and Twingo is going to go, and MGF is going to go.

 

The 500 SEC's front suspension has given up - need dampers, bushes and links all round, which is going to be tougher partly because I'll have to work without the lift, the car is too long. The SLK's exhaust needs replacing. Time is slipping away much too quickly. And as you can probably guess, for reasons both good and bad, I've barely had time to be online, update threads and so forth!

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Guest Hooli

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

 

I once called recovery in Ireland & told them I just need a 24mm socket & I can fix it. They turned up with a set that went upto 22mm, so had to trailer the bike back to Yorkshire!

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Bear Rank: Isuzu Florian

Bear

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Also does anyone fancy a Berlingo, pre facelift 1.6 TU engine, silver with a full-length ragtop, in need of a new clutch, in Brighton?

stuboy Rank: Talbot Matra Rancho

stuboy

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Missus car had intercooler hose split and ford wanted 53 plus vat for one.. but ebay 11.95 a pair.. to change them i had to remove pipes but bastard hoses upside down for access.. so removed and put round for easier access, and just for kicks euros supplied an airfilter for massive 4.69!!

 

My week off to tittyvate my scooter and car aint going to plan.

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vulgalour Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

vulgalour

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AAAAAARRRGGGHHHH

 

Hearse needs to go - anyone interested in a project hearse? Probably around £350.

*Looks at post. Looks at wallet. Looks back at post*

 

Stupid wallet, I didn't like you anyway.

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dollywobbler Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

dollywobbler

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I've cancelled my plans for the 2CV to be at the NEC in November. Looking at the schedule, there's just no chance it'll be ready in time. I don't want to be throwing it together in a blind panic just for the sake of a show. Not when I've got a really important deadline two days before the show.

 

However, we do have a date for paint now! There's a chance she may be back on the road in November yet. Or perhaps I'll get sensible, keep her off the road for the winter and take my time getting her ready for the new season.

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richardmorris Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

richardmorris

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Got the Mercedes to the dealer this morning to order the ignition barrel. Tried to do it on the phone but they wanted the v5, a photo Id and a photo of the chassis plate! £102.50 so it could be worse, and will be here in five days which isn't bad for a 22year old car. I do think the barrel is on its way out though as although the key turned this evening at work I had to help it back to position after starting as the spring seemed to stick. I won't chance using it again.

 

What you do to order a new barrel when the old one is completely dead I don't know - obviously you can't get the car to the dealer. Perhaps they come to you?

richardmorris Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

richardmorris

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I've cancelled my plans for the 2CV to be at the NEC in November. Looking at the schedule, there's just no chance it'll be ready in time. I don't want to be throwing it together in a blind panic just for the sake of a show. Not when I've got a really important deadline two days before the show.

 

However, we do have a date for paint now! There's a chance she may be back on the road in November yet. Or perhaps I'll get sensible, keep her off the road for the winter and take my time getting her ready for the new season.

Red n white again?

Bobthebeard Rank: Lancia Gamma

Bobthebeard

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The Oldsmobile again.... It has had a bodge in the past so that the ignition switch doesn't operate the starter. Why I don't know. It starts from a separate switch. Snag is it will start in any gear position, not good with an automatic. Also the ignition switch tumbler just comes out with the key. Steering lock also not working. Time to investigate then. This car is taking over my life! In a good way..

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Jazoli Rank: Lancia Gamma

Jazoli

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

 

Should have bought a Mk2 Focus, the light unit can be removed in 30 seconds ;p

adw1977 Rank: Renault 16

adw1977

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Should have bought a Mk2 Focus, the light unit can be removed in 30 seconds ;p

I'm replacing a sidelight bulb on my Mk3 Mondeo tomorrow, I hope it's that easy!

stuboy Rank: Talbot Matra Rancho

stuboy

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Should have bought a Mk2 Focus, the light unit can be removed in 30 seconds ;p

i hoped the mk2 design was a carryover from the mk1/1.5

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