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[Skizzer]

Good news: the Vauxhall 2300S now starts and runs reasonably smoothly, thanks to my having fitted (another) new condensor. This one has the wrong fitting so a bit of bracket fabrication will be needed for a permanent fix, but at least the car runs.

 

(Actual smoothness is too much to ask of a cold Vauxhall slant four, but it’s now capable of being driven without shaking itself to bits or making the neighbours get up a petition.)

 

Fear not though, the shite equilibrium remains in balance: the Lotus won’t fire up. Probably/ hopefully just the battery though.

[Shep Shepherd]

Saw a lovely white Wartburg 353/Knight in Westcliff on the way to work this evening. Judging by its 'X' registration, it was a 'special edition' Lancastrian variant

[panhard65]

So much for looking for a small car I have just made an enquiry about this.

 

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[DodgeRover]

 

So much for looking for a small car I have just made an enquiry about this.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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I take it you've seen the RHD Impala on the bay of e?

[pshome]

Yo Panhard, I'm sure 'pshome' knows an answer for that, I have a vague memory of him posting up a site that offered temporary trans-european insurance

indeed: http://autoshite.com/topic/22529-recommend-an-old-tat-insurer-that-will-cover-eu-into-uk-travel-please/?do=findComment&comment=874258

however that company appears to no longer exist and the site is down.

Just google for "assurance auto temporaire", there are many sites coming up.

Friend bought a car he found this summer while on holidays in france and got insurance from a local insurance shop within minutes. That may actually be easier than the online sites.

[panhard65]

I take it you've seen the RHD Impala on the bay of e?

Yeah but it isn't an ex hearse so not really what I am after. If I am paying 4k for a project it needs to be something I like.

[pshome]

I seem to be having a bit more luck today and the chance of a Renault 16TX. Trouble is it is in Nice and thats a long way with a trailer but it might drive back. Now for the daft question does anyone know of any way to get insurance to drive it in France. I can insure on the vin but that only covers it in the UK and not in France.

There is a train taking cars from Nice to Paris overnight, saves lots of driving miles and a hotel night.

 

https://uk.voyages-sncf.eu/products/trains/autotrain

 

https://autotrain.uk.voyages-sncf.com/en/

 

P.S.

contrary to the (now defunct) German Autorail service where you drive yourself on and off the train, in france you drop the car on a lot and they drive it, may not be to anybodies taste to let some french railworker drive the car.

Guide_Auto_Train_2016_en.pdf

[Brodders]

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I forget who posted this in the eBay tat thread, but I finally got around to collecting it today

Was that the one being sold by the chap who traded in the oldest MK2 Cavalier in the country in some scrappage scheme? I recall he was selling a model like that too.

 

Anyway, I quite like that. Well bought.

[Exiled_Tat_Gatherer]

 

So much for looking for a small car I have just made an enquiry about this.

 

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I had this tagged too - it isn't too far from me if you want someone to give it a once over in person....... It's been up for a while and re-advertised a couple of times at least if that'll help you knock him down a bit.

GImme a shout if you want 'eyes on'

 

PLUS THREE TWO - FOUR SEVEN SIX ZERO SIX EIGHT EIGHT THREE ZERO........ (freely available overnoghting or inspection in Belgo area to fellow shiters)

 

EDIT - I didn't go for it as it was this - OR - a Lada2101 and just put the deposit on a 2000 Aprilia RS125......

[dollywobbler]

Project Garage Sort Out continues. I made some socket and spanner racks out of reclaimed wood and used nails. 

[Skizzer]

Hey DW, do you want a few big hooks and even a little pulley set thing (unused, not very old) for hoisting ladders/bikes etc up to the rafters? I’m having a garage clear out too and have some such odds’n’sods spare. Could do you a little care package if you like.

 

Let me know if interested.

[dollywobbler]

Hey DW, do you want a few big hooks and even a little pulley set thing (unused, not very old) for hoisting ladders/bikes etc up to the rafters? I’m having a garage clear out too and have some such odds’n’sods spare. Could do you a little care package if you like.

 

Let me know if interested.

 

Thanks. Haven't got access  to rafters, so no need. Hooks might be useful though. Thanks.

[HMC]

^ What did the dw approved double digit plate come off? Trying to picture what from the fleet it was.

[dollywobbler]

^ What did the dw approved double digit plate come off? Trying to picture what from the fleet it was.

 

The red 2CV just visible in a photo - my first. Bought it when I was 18. Six months later, couldn't afford the welding it needed, so paid £750 (man maths!) to have the chassis plonked under the blue one. Engine went into my first Dyane.

[Pete-M]

Sold the ever-trusty and seemingly unkillable 'Purple Throbber', my E320 CDI estate.

 

I've had this old bus for three years, it's been across Europe and back, it's carried bands to many gigs, towed stuff that weighs more than it and generally been probably the most faithful car I've ever owned. Unfortunately, I was skint for a year or so of running it so the few slightly worn suspension bushes it had are now many worn suspension bushes.

 

So it has been sold to the local scrap man, who's going to use it himself until the MOT runs out in August.

 

At least I got to keep the monoblock wheels. He's happy with the original 16s on it.

 

Still. A sad day. I've never kept a car taxed and tested for three years before.

[tommotech]

Between Christmas and New Year I managed to strip the C3 Pluriel and transplant the Powertrain into the eldest’s 207. I did fit the clutch and flywheel from the shagged engine, which was fitted less than 3k miles ago.

 

Today I had a spare half hour so stripped the gearbox to identify the source of noise. Debris and chipped teeth on the magnet but the gear sets were fine. The diff bearings were slightly noisy but no notchiness evident, however with the crown wheel out the root cause was clear. The sun and planet gears within the differential were mashed, with excessive play on the cross pin.

 

Decision to buy the C3 and transplant the engine and ‘box vindicated I reckon. The 207 drives so much better, and is quieter with better fuel economy. Have some photos of the damage;

 

[richardmorris]

So much for looking for a small car I have just made an enquiry about this.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Well done. Even it’s mother wouldn’t call it beautiful.

 

 

 

 

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[New POD]

Yesterday I changed the oil in the omega and the Bini using GM branded fully synthetic.

 

Fucking Bini.

 

Who designed such a stupid arrangement for an oil filter. Could I get it to go back on?

 

Obviously I did after breaking my fucking back leaning over for 30 mins.

[skattrd]

In the past month I've had some relative successes, both Arodeck's have passed MOTs as has the bargain daily W203 Merc (now on 240k).

 

The Merc passed straightaway, but advised on exhaust leak and brake lines. These were replaced last weekend along with its second service in my ownership.

Red Aerodeck had a new exhaust last year and needed some new brake bits for the MOT

Blue Aerodeck needed welding on both sills, and trivial stuff I can't remember.

 

Next in the queue for attention is the Volvo 850 or Umm.

[dollywobbler]

Another Citroen GSA has floated into my peripheral at tempting money. But that's only any good if I sell something first, and the main issue there is that I don't want to sell anything. DILEMMA. I'm already two cars over the four car limit, and a looming tax bill means I can't really just go for it.

[stuboy]

insured the galaxy today, £600 no claims but 10% discount due to using same insurer, me and the missus

[MorrisItalSLX]

I arrived at my Nan's today as she was using these to polish her car

 

[Coprolalia]

What the fuck is going on with the grumpy and grin threads?

[Exiled_Tat_Gatherer]

What the fuck is going on with the grumpy and grin threads?

 

Obviously deemed too much none motoring related in them so off they went........ new ones for car related...... it looks like.

A warning or post inadvance 24hrs? would've made it a bit less 'disruptive' - but not too hard to grasp.

[John F]

A decision was made years ago to keep the grin & grumpy threads on the main board - presumably because certain contributors with a weak constitution didn't want to sully themselves by going into the off-topic area.

 

This was a strange decision, but one we've all got used to.

 

I don't think anyone was expecting the threads to be duplicated for motoring / non-motoring in both boards though. It makes sod-all sense to me.

[Guest Hooli]

I arrived at my Nan's today as she was using these to polish her car

 

 

Christ not heard of Amway for years.

[dollywobbler]

Another Citroen GSA has floated into my peripheral at tempting money. But that's only any good if I sell something first, and the main issue there is that I don't want to sell anything. DILEMMA. I'm already two cars over the four car limit, and a looming tax bill means I can't really just go for it.

 

Tax bill paid, which has helped focus my mind. I shall be sensible.

[puddlethumper]

^Always known as being sensible* DW.

[DeeJay]

So that's a Citroen GSA and a Focus?

[stuboy]

insured the galaxy, AA dont do multicar but offered me 10% off, so me and missus with no ncb for £600, which is quite what i was expecting, next to tax it.