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[Kiltox]

My OP COM now works - windows 10 does not like spurious drivers.

Set up a windows xp VM

[dollywobbler]

Seeing as the government is going to f*ck up the self-employed, I thought I'd enjoy one of the benefits. Giving myself some time off to enjoy a rare spell of dry weather!

 

Of course, Audi tossers did their best to ruin my fun. One overtook me in a 30mph zone (at double the limit I reckon), while another decided to overtake me as I was overtaking a cyclist. He didn't look very pleased when I caught him up at some roadworks and started applauding him. Ironically.

[RobT]

Must be the day for MoTing small shite. My Metro passed today, so I'm all set for attending Austin Morris day at Brooklands this Sunday.

 

[DVee8]

father in law broke down again yesterday,the fuel pump is now broken.The car,a 06 Seat toledo 2.0 TDI.with around 50,000 miles.

 

So in the last few month's its had a turbo,now a fuel pump

.It also has a problem with the locking,were it will then it won't,then it will lock then open it's self.

 

Another quality VW product.

[RayMK]

My pug 205 auto has been running nicely and today was the first time this year that I have had the sunroof open.  Its MOT is due next week and, true to form, today the exhaust back box became very throaty - it's split along the seam.  When the car was on my ramps while I looked for where the row was coming from I noticed that the temperature gauge was nearly in the red.  Normally, the fan cuts in at just over half scale i.e. nowhere near the red. Further investigation did not find any blown fuses, dirty connectors or broken wires, so it could be a dead thermostat relay, dead temperature setting switch or a dead fan motor.  I'll poke 12V up the fan motor tomorrow to see if it works, then if it does, probably just bypass the wiring and go for a manual fan switch.  New backbox ordered for tomorrow - the rest of the exhaust is very solid.  I'll warn the MOT people not to keep the engine running for too long.  I know that electric fans are quite reliable, save fuel and are just about the only practical option for a tranverse engine, but I've never had a mechanical, engine driven fan fail and it makes me appreciate my Stellar's archaic simplicity even more than usual.

[Guest Hooli]

 I know that electric fans are quite reliable, save fuel and are just about the only practical option for a tranverse engine, but I've never had a mechanical, engine driven fan fail

 

 

When I had a Midget 1500 every 18months (like clockwork) it'd throw most of the blades away on the engine fan. Considering they are a one piece plastic thing I'd have liked to find out why but never did.

[Lord Sterling]

BMW passed it's MOT. Brake pads and discs about to be changed tomorrow. Saw the Ma's Micra on Monday when I was in the Isle of Wight. Still a good little soldier that car.

[stuboy]

Thought id pimp my ride with some spangly stripes

[Hertz]

Mrs Hertz's Megane is in Doc again. Coil packs gone this time, should be an easy cheap ish fix.

 

So far it's had a new wheel, battery and front springs. To be fair run of the mill components that fail over time. On the plus side it's now got 12 months ticket just needing a bulb.

 

She's got the hump with it though and wants a Beetle. Shame as it's getting to that time of the year you can enjoy having the top down.

[dome]

Have wimped out and booked the e46 into the local garage to get the rear wheel bearing done. It looks like an arse of a job and I really don't have the time or the inclination to tackle it as everything on that car has been seized solid.

[Bren]

It does not indeed. There is a way of making it accept spurious drivers. It involves changing a setting, then restarting the computer in a safe mode / recovery mode type thing, then selecting the correct option. Booting in this mode allows installation of said spurious drivers, then you can use those drivers normally after that.It's a PITA to do though.

Which is what I did.

[DodgyBastard]

 

This is taking forever...

 

 

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[DodgyBastard]

 

Still taking forever...

 

 

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[xtriple]

With the help of my mate Hubert, we have been and exhumed the MX5. Even under a cover and in the garage it has become filthy and it has mould inside! Yuk! However, put the battery back on, turned the key and instantly purred into life. Good car is the old lass. Roof off  to aid vision and it was recovered from its spot right in the corner and, after a quick phone call, delivered to the Mazda main dealer (ex actually but still service) 3 days early. It was great to drive it again: I had forgotten what an absolute riot it is to drive

 

So, it is getting a service, cambelt, gearbox oil change and an MOT which I think it will pass as everything still works and it seems good. I also asked them to give it a bit of a spruce up... I bet I regret that request!

[reb]

Gave up on the idea of cleaning the manifold myself, took it round to a local garage and they've done it far better than I could have for a tenner to cover the cost of a big tin of cleaner.

 

 

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[dollywobbler]

FOAD - simply apply VW badges, put it on Ebay, enjoy vast profits. Sorted. May need added pineapple.

[oldcars]

Note to self, lidl/aldi white metal paint is good stuff 

[Lord Sterling]

Bah! Didn't have the time or money to take the BMW for discs and pads because; Turkish bills. Booked on for next Friday now.

[DVee8]

The renewal is due for my multicar policy next month £707 with £20 off by renewing on line so £687.

I have just tried another company,for their multicar policy,it's almost double.

[richardmorris]

Got home early in daylight and decided to get the 2CV running - not sure I have since January. Anyway battery still ok, but as ever the fuel bowl is dry ( nothing in th the in-line filter either despite the non-return valve). Once fuel was pumped through it started though. Checked all lights were ok etc and so it's good to go tomorrow morning if it's as dry as forecast.

[meshking]

I fitted one of the squeezy bulb inline things on the chassis leg. Makes it so much easier to bring the fuel up after a stand. ( which is most of the time in my case...)

[dollywobbler]

Does sadly seem to be a necessary step these days. Not that mine often goes more than a week without use now its back on the road.

[egg]

My grandad's passing means that until his house his sold a garage is now free, so the Mondy has finally got some cover for a while.

 

(by the way, his Pug 306 that had barely moved for two years has almost made it back to Southern Brittany via Cornwall and Plymouth with only one minor FTP - you can't beat 90's french dizzlers!). Also, it is worth about double in France what it is here....

[Guest Hooli]

 Also, it is worth about double in France what it is here....

 

10p?

[anonymous user]

10p?

At least 30 as it's bound to have 20p in the handbrake

[Six-cylinder]

I made Critical mistake today, my favourite garage were so busy I had to make the tea, I only went and put sugar in the the tea of the man who had fixed the Sovereign S2!

[egg]

10p?

 

About 1100 euros apparently #senseofhumourfailure

 

https://www.leboncoin.fr/voitures/1101987293.htm

[loserone]

I made Critical mistake today, my favourite garage were so busy I had to make the tea, I only went and put sugar in the the tea of the man who had fixed the Sovereign S2!

Cockup!

 

A few months ago I did the same for our midwife, I imagine the consequences could have been nearly as disastrous.

[New POD]

Your IT director is just using a Facebook app and making you all think he's very clever.

 

To be fair, I know nothing, but I'm not that impressed so far.

[Guest Hooli]

About 1100 euros apparently #senseofhumourfailure

 

https://www.leboncoin.fr/voitures/1101987293.htm

 

Great scott!

 

 

Really?