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[Kiltox]

(of course joking - lovely and immensely beautiful part of the planet)

Nah you were right the first time

[320touring]

Before discounts for front discs and pads for the Merc

 

euro

 

 

Cp4l (same fucking company)

 

Moreover, the Euro sale won't let me use the 50% off code.

[BorniteIdentity]

Before discounts for front discs and pads for the Merc

 

euro

 

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Cp4l (same fucking company)

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Moreover, the Euro sale won't let me use the 50% off code.

There were a few items I needed that didn’t work on that code, like a battery, so I did a separate order and got an Exide 063 battery for £41 using Batt50.

 

I need it tomorrow, so CP4L no good.

[Kiltox]

Euro/CP4L/GSF are shit hawks. I always shop between the three and pick the cheapest.

 

Use eBay for some things - wiper blades for the X5 I’ve just ordered for example, half the price of any of those and Trupart wipers aren’t actually awful.

 

eBay can be REALLY BAD for some things though - drop links with MTBF measured in minutes. Fit them for a MOT and it might pass if the drive to the test centre isn’t too long or bumpy.

[Lord Sterling]

Went and picked up the new ML last night.

No collection pics as it was dark and snowing so nobody wanted to hang around too long

The actual sale had taken place earlier,and all paperwork sorted with the the notary

Its a 2002 270cdi with all the toys including full leather (heated in the front)

Ice cold aircon front and rear,all the usual electrical gubbins present and working

Fully serviced whilst under it's original German owner with the last stamp being only 24000 km ago

Drives very well for a 224k km car with just a couple of dings in the paintwork and could do with a new steering wheel

The Mrs drove it home and is pleased with it

She had a bit of a baptism of fire as it was her 1st time driving for over a year,shitty weather and fecking insane locals driving like.....well....Bulgarians

Pics are from this morning whilst I stuck a decent stereo in it

Nice. How much did you pay for it? Whats the procedure of buying a car over there? Loads of BG cars here in Turkey. Mercs seem to be popular with Bulgarians or Turks bringing in Bulgarian cars....

 

 

I know what you mean when mention Bulgarian driving...Turks are utter shitehawks at driving. Very much a "me first" and "I'll do whatever I want/push my way in and pull out just as you approach" attitude. You don't wait at a junction, you push your way out of the junction.

[Mally]

Euro’s seem to have a proper, legit, kosher and genuine sale on atm. Not the usual #fakenews stuff.

 

I might be wrong, but I just bought a Bosch oil filter and a Mann air filter for £3.99 delivered.

 

 

 

I bought 5, they sent 4 in one box, and 1 in another box. There was a lot of bubble wrap involved.

Both boxes were big enough to hold 6.

[anonymous user]

I was cycling home this afternoon at 4ish when I was passsd by a guy on a bicycle with a two stroke petrol engine. Oil smell and noise when he passed. Not a velo solex or anything legit. Seemed to be a small motor attached to the basic bike frame. I do have it on camera, but it’s still attached to the bike, and im not. He wasn’t going a lot faster - say 30 to my 20 and then he took to the pavement on the other side of the road. Any ideas?

Well it could have been worse

 

 

https://m.facebook.com/home.php#!/TheVaultOfTheAtomicSpaceAge/photos/a.802060453206589/2123028431109778/?type=3&source=48&refid=28&_ft_=qid.6655347783533565659%3Amf_story_key.5612460388103998051%3Atop_level_post_id.2123028461109775%3Acontent_owner_id_new.802054119873889%3Apage_id.802054119873889%3Asrc.22%3Aphoto_id.2123028431109778%3Astory_location.5%3Astory_attachment_style.photo%3Aview_time.1549568797%3Apage_insights.%7B%22802054119873889%22%3A%7B%22role%22%3A1%2C%22page_id%22%3A802054119873889%2C%22post_context%22%3A%7B%22story_fbid%22%3A2123028461109775%2C%22publish_time%22%3A1549563064%2C%22story_name%22%3A%22EntStatusCreationStory%22%2C%22object_fbtype%22%3A266%7D%2C%22actor_id%22%3A802054119873889%2C%22psn%22%3A%22EntStatusCreationStory%22%2C%22sl%22%3A5%2C%22dm%22%3A%7B%22isShare%22%3A0%2C%22originalPostOwnerID%22%3A0%7D%2C%22targets%22%3A%5B%7B%22page_id%22%3A802054119873889%2C%22actor_id%22%3A802054119873889%2C%22role%22%3A1%2C%22post_id%22%3A2123028461109775%2C%22share_id%22%3A0%7D%5D%7D%7D&__tn__=EH-R

[clayts450]

Got one of these bad boys today - will probably only ever get used to resurrect the 214 every few weeks when I lose interest, but none too shabby for £26

 

 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07BK1SPVR

[mrbenn]

Ahhh, yeah I'd forgotten about that fix.  Would that work on a 2.2 turbo diesel automatic Merc?  Bearing in mind that I am a complete novice....

Also, would that just work in tandem with the existing one?

 

Sorry only just seen this.

 

As Mally says, it should fit depending on top hose diameter, and will work fine in tandem. No problem to use a jubilee clip around the outside of the hose to keep it in place if necessary, it can't be moving around in there.

 

Something like this is what you're after, bearing in mind you can get different temperature items:

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Replacement-Thermostat-RENAULT-SUPER-5-1-1-89-90/332447788710?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

 

You would need to drill a small hole towards the outer edge (fit it in the hose with the hole at the top) to let a bit of water through.

[stuboy]

still looking for a mondeo to replace the focus as want larger car... is it sad i messaged about the v6 estate that is supposedly sold and being collected saturday to be told if dont get picked up..could they let me know

[fordperv]

It's not sad at all, I'm sure we've all done it

[binhoker668]

Sorry only just seen this.

 

As Mally says, it should fit depending on top hose diameter, and will work fine in tandem. No problem to use a jubilee clip around the outside of the hose to keep it in place if necessary, it can't be moving around in there.

 

Something like this is what you're after, bearing in mind you can get different temperature items:

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Replacement-Thermostat-RENAULT-SUPER-5-1-1-89-90/332447788710?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

 

You would need to drill a small hole towards the outer edge (fit it in the hose with the hole at the top) to let a bit of water through.

 

Jeez - I wouldn't have the balls/expertise!  Defo need some car fiddling buddies to learn with.  Always a lack thereof!

 

[andy18s]

Nice. How much did you pay for it? Whats the procedure of buying a car over there? Loads of BG cars here in Turkey. Mercs seem to be popular with Bulgarians or Turks bringing in Bulgarian cars....

 

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I know what you mean when mention Bulgarian driving...Turks are utter shitehawks at driving. Very much a "me first" and "I'll do whatever I want/push my way in and pull out just as you approach" attitude. You don't wait at a junction, you push your way out of the junction.

We paid 5500 lev for it (around £2400)

Whilst there are many cheap cars out here you do need to spend a bit more to get a good one...

Buying isn't to much of a hassle tbh

You need a residency card and passport if not a Bulgarian

The seller has to prove that the car is legal to sell,ie registration/ insurance ect

Also no outstanding speeding or parking fines on it

The actual sale us done at a local notary office,who confirms everything and sorts the legal side of it

The car comes with a 2 pc Talon or logbook and once bought you get to go to the local Kat office (dvla), and spend most of a day getting it replaced with your details

Although it is starting to get done online with the notary office dealing with the Kat on your behalf.....for a small fee of course

[mrbenn]

Jeez - I wouldn't have the balls/expertise!  Defo need some car fiddling buddies to learn with.  Always a lack thereof!

 

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Have a look at this (for an Astra) to give you an idea of what is involved:

 

https://www.vauxhallownersnetwork.co.uk/index.php?threads/astra-mk4-thermostat-fix-with-pics.306386/

[egg]

Whoops, it is quite an effort for someone to manage this.

 

https://www.kentonline.co.uk/faversham/news/car-stuck-in-creek-198498/

 

[Guest Hooli]

Whoops, it is quite an effort for someonte to manage this.

 

https://www.kentonline.co.uk/faversham/news/car-stuck-in-creek-198498/

 

Found On Riverbed Dumped

[Broadsword]

Nearly four hours on the A1 in the Xantia of Excellene in very poor conditions. Really battering it down with rain and very strong crosswinds. Absolutely no problem cruising at 70 MPH solid in the fast lane. The most interesting thing is that there has not been a single Audi tailgating us on the whole trip, which is unheard in normal conditions. I cannot stress how stable a cruising platform the Xantia can in decent fertile and with expensive tyres. Just marvellous.

[somewhatfoolish]

Whoops, it is quite an effort for someone to manage this.

 

https://www.kentonline.co.uk/faversham/news/car-stuck-in-creek-198498/

 

That being used as the image for an ebay listing is required.

[holbeck]

Just enjoying the live classic auction on the Retromobile Paris Fb page

 

https://www.facebook.com/RetromobileOfficiel/?__tn__=kCH-R&eid=ARC3xNS16fYsbVyIwoWUlzHNUtIHLyw7WUwEbxRhkXCX1a8656iQH905079NWiWHrbc2t15plZDNsxm4&hc_ref=ARSNGlck8-i16adHtyNSEkjYwFgsePsIDoMhN93xYrzwGVeFyCb3dBi6ZIfQ4PdUvTg&__xts__[0]=68.ARDUsxQpIGGfT6gnxw3qtru7ChRtUQHqc0YuZr5z088SoOeNdZSMJ8PWB96Z4zIr7s3ShoqXhSPooiXqSbAC39cWV9Xg0Ju-jJaCAbG7MC9luBGcySiVnvIBvcI2XpZOPsKLKS9a5TlCVw0xXZo5J4FeluJwxjzzj58s0xEVk9ySPLGTRGJ1ozazH2S11rsPnqrM0Jp00NyoE7OMIpiJ_APiRpDTfJeR4aCoAA8qcc4MXO07n72ffTyX2uro6mAoqfx44wCE51gj28j1y0d6dejD6CO3LwAaHDNK5k3dop2BHZ3UOAfSYgJdhipoMHBq-jOp1lYpk6suO7MSl-oxfL2HftnPdToRNg

[Supernaut]

Nearly four hours on the A1 in the Xantia of Excellene in very poor conditions. Really battering it down with rain and very strong crosswinds. Absolutely no problem cruising at 70 MPH solid in the fast lane. The most interesting thing is that there has not been a single Audi tailgating us on the whole trip, which is unheard in normal conditions. I cannot stress how stable a cruising platform the Xantia can in decent fertile and with expensive tyres. Just marvellous.

Hnngh. Still sort of miss mine. It was cosmetically fucked, but drove so soooo nicely, if not exactly quickly.

[Broadsword]

Hnngh. Still sort of miss mine. It was cosmetically fucked, but drove so soooo nicely, if not exactly quickly.

The amazing thing is that this particular Xantia is the first car in a while that I have absolutely no will to see gone. I cannot seeing it being sold on for a long time, not that it has any residual value anyway. I literally cannot think of anything that would replace it, and be as effective a tool for the money. What’s more it’s already passed one MOT under my ownership without needing any work and it is only going to need a tiny amount of work for the next one. It’s been 100% reliable, comfortable, quick enough with the 120 bhp remap, enjoyable to use and frugal. They are a bit of a pain getting cheap insurance for, but that is a small price to pay for such trouble free motoring.

[junkyarddog]

Took my very tatty FE estate out for a run today,insurance is up soon and I won't be renewing it for this year.

It really needs some loving,but I'm in can't really be arsed mode.

 

 

The heart of the beast,Ford 1.8 turbodiesel

 

[Six-cylinder]

Took my very tatty FE estate out for a run today,insurance is up soon and I won't be renewing it for this year.

It really needs some loving,but I'm in can't really be arsed mode.

 

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The heart of the beast,Ford 1.8 turbodiesel

 

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I wish I could send you a box of enthusiasm, I like that!

[catsinthewelder]

Thats brilliant,  please post up lots more about it

[junkyarddog]

I wish I could send you a box of enthusiasm, I like that!

I like it too,but others need my attention.

Need to get my MK2 Golf GTI back together and useable,and the Capri and the Prelude..........

 

Thats brilliant,  please post up lots more about it

It's a rotten 1977 VX2300 auto estate converted to Diesel and a 5speed box.

[fordperv]

Took my very tatty FE estate out for a run today,insurance is up soon and I won't be renewing it for this year.

It really needs some loving,but I'm in can't really be arsed mode.

 

20190208_144436.jpg

 

The heart of the beast,Ford 1.8 turbodiesel

 

20190208_145416.jpg

Love it moar pictures and information please

[Squire_Dawson]

Fitting a Ford engine to a Vauxhall, isn't that like a mortal insult, though I don't know which would be the most insulted.

[Hertz]

So I have had a clear out and put a load of sh.. I mean quality* items on ebay. My phone goes at lunch time "che ching" (I do like that about the ebay app). Sold an alloy wheel I had for sale. Great, message comes through. "Can I collect and pay cash please" No problem says I, pings him my address. Next message, "I'm on my way, coming from Kent". OMG a friday afternoon run from Kent to Cheshire. Some people are bonkers.

 

It's a wheel from a Range Rover my mate had repaired and was getting rid of by the way. Still waiting for him but just had a text to say he is an hour away.

[junkyarddog]

Fitting a Ford engine to a Vauxhall, isn't that like a mortal insult, though I don't know which would be the most insulted.

Not really,lots of old Fords running the GM redtop motor.

 

Crossflows and Pintos have been fitted to plenty of Vivas over the years too.

[fordperv]

Not really,lots of old Fords running the GM redtop motor.

 

I agree nothing wrong with swapping engines between the 2 manufacturers

 

As with the red top I'm popping one in one of my fords as well so that's another to the list, it did get boring at shows seeing every other rwd escort with one though