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[Stanky]

  On 13/04/2021 at 11:59, Fumbler said:

Definitely looks like it. Local motor factors is now using Napa for their parts and oil now, so we shall see how these ones hold up.

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Asda own-brand wiper blades are both reasonably long-lived, and very cheap. My go-to source for these things now.

[Fumbler]

  On 13/04/2021 at 12:04, Stanky said:

Asda own-brand wiper blades are both reasonably long-lived, and very cheap. My go-to source for these things now.

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The BX's Goodyear front tyres were sourced from Asda, funnily enough.

[Stanky]

  On 13/04/2021 at 12:06, Fumbler said:

The BX's Goodyear front tyres were sourced from Asda, funnily enough.

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I think some of the thinking of Wal-Mart from over the pond has been good for Asda - their automotive section actually isn't bad, and is competitively priced compared with the equivalent items from the mainstream factors.

I often check Asda tyres, but for whatever reason they haven't had what I need or I can get them cheaper from the likes of Tyreleader or Camskill - still worth a sniff though.

[Fumbler]

  On 13/04/2021 at 12:12, Stanky said:

I think some of the thinking of Wal-Mart from over the pond has been good for Asda - their automotive section actually isn't bad, and is competitively priced compared with the equivalent items from the mainstream factors.

I often check Asda tyres, but for whatever reason they haven't had what I need or I can get them cheaper from the likes of Tyreleader or Camskill - still worth a sniff though.

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Indeed, they were my saving grace when I couldn't get a matching set of tyres. I'll definitely use them in future if Camskill or Oponeo doesn't have anything to offer.

[wuvvum]

  On 13/04/2021 at 11:16, davehedgehog31 said:

It should refund automatically. 

Apparently they can get a bit angry if you cancel Direct Debits. 

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I can confirm this, having had one of my bank accounts blacklisted for doing that very thing.

  On 13/04/2021 at 11:47, PhilA said:

Modern rubber parts are terrible.

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Yep.  I don't find that expensive Bosch wipers last any longer nowadays than the £2.79 jobs from Roys of Wroxham.

[New POD]

  On 12/04/2021 at 19:09, MikeR said:

on a happy note , I am in the dog house again .

got my first covid jab and my 2nd was booked some 11 weeks ago ....

today , her indoors splashes lots of sacks of dosh on a new static tin box and is ready to pick up the keys ...

except my 2nd covid jab is booked when the deal can be done ....

if I go for the jab ..I die

if I dont go for the jab ..... I die

its my fault

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And she's not happy with her sister, either, it seems. 

Who said, we couldn't look after your kids, because we have to go and look at Kitchens.   

[PhilA]

  On 13/04/2021 at 12:04, Stanky said:

Asda own-brand wiper blades are both reasonably long-lived, and very cheap. My go-to source for these things now.

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I bought a pair of slightly too big arm assemblies for the Pontiac, so I could strip the rubber out and fit it to the car; $1.99 each

For that price if they only last a couple months it's not terrible.

They won't last even they long, probably. The first set I put on have gone all hard and chatter across the screen already.

 

[Split_Pin]

New dizzy and rotor arm has cured the misfire under load.

I don't like this though.

New stepper motor on order and I have a spare loom now so I'm just going to replace everything from the scotchlock up to the motor.

Now for an oil change and filter, 15 w 40. 

[PhilA]

Always found that engine punched well above it's weight.

[Split_Pin]

Scrub the oil change, ECP have given me the wrong filter . I thought it looked a bit short. A wash meantime then.

[Datsuncog]

  On 13/04/2021 at 13:11, Split_Pin said:

Scrub the oil change, ECP have given me the wrong filter .

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I'm shocked, shocked I say.

[Cord Fourteener]

  On 13/04/2021 at 13:01, Split_Pin said:

 

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Looks good, I'm glad you've had progress now. 

[Cord Fourteener]

  On 12/04/2021 at 20:21, chaseracer said:

Just say the word... 🙂

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Maybe I'll have a think and see if the idea sticks. Cheers, I'll let you know 👍

[PhilA]

  On 13/04/2021 at 11:25, PhilA said:

I said to the wife that it would fit. She said it was too expensive to do.

It's a '66

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Doing a little research shows that the poly-head 318 can be fitted with modern "magnum" heads (they just bolt on) for a significant computer designed improvement to the engine.

That also means the fuel injection manifold fits.

Mmm.

 

Phil

[hairnet]

  On 13/04/2021 at 01:09, PhilA said:

I have*!

*It's a Chrysler product, a Plymouth Fury 3.

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woof

is it just dismantled...............

@eddyramrod look - less rusty (joke)

[Split_Pin]

Picked up the right filter from ECP, it was twice the size of the original which I think was for a small block GM unit. I'll do the filter tomorrow afternoon as I'm on holiday all week.

Washed, waxed and polished. Good to see it and the Corsa next to each other.

..and one of the whole fleet together.

 

[PhilA]

  On 13/04/2021 at 15:59, hairnet said:

woof

is it just dismantled...............

@eddyramrod look - less rusty (joke)

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Mostly, yes. The interior is junk so that needs to be addressed.

Eddy got even that beat on length by another couple feet, and this one's longer than the Pontiac.

[Timewaster]

  On 13/04/2021 at 13:01, Split_Pin said:

New stepper motor on order and I have a spare loom now so I'm just going to replace everything from the scotchlock up to the motor

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Pendant mode, that’s not a scotchlock. 

That is a scotchlock,  and as a connector is even worse than the block in your loom.

 

You are probably better off without it either way.

[captain_70s]

  On 13/04/2021 at 11:34, Fumbler said:

Micra's rear wiper split this morning and the fronts are going the same way. Lucas wipers which are just over 1 year old too. Happily, though, the new brake pads have completely solved my cooked brake issue. Win.

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I think I get 3 months out of wipers on the Acclaim if I'm lucky. They start squeaking after a couple of weeks, suspect the screen might be pitted enough to be mildly abrasive...

[Fumbler]

  On 13/04/2021 at 16:56, captain_70s said:

I think I get 3 months out of wipers on the Acclaim if I'm lucky. They start squeaking after a couple of weeks, suspect the screen might be pitted enough to be mildly abrasive...

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Hmm... I have a feeling I've got lucky in which case.

[Fumbler]

Finally found the idle jet on the BX and it's blocked: backing it out ever-so-slightly has the engine running sweet as a nut; turning it back in and the idle is lumpy enough to make the car shake again.

Now then... how do I unblock it?

[Fumbler]

  On 13/04/2021 at 17:07, Fumbler said:

Now then... how do I unblock it?

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Flushing it through with cleaner unblocked it, however, the problem persists. It runs lumpy when screwed home and runs fine when backed out by a hair. Either the rubber washer on it has crushed so it's getting tightened too much, or there's something deeper that's at fault.

[Justwatching]

  On 21/03/2021 at 15:21, Steve79 said:

Just to show that using an American full-size as a daily is possible and will fit in Aldi's car park*

 

*providing you have a clear space either side 🤣

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Or you can park right up against the curb and climb out the passenger side like I did here. Bench seat necessary. 

[wuvvum]

  On 13/04/2021 at 16:53, Timewaster said:

Pendant mode, that’s not a scotchlock. 

That is a scotchlock,  and as a connector is even worse than the block in your loom.

 

You are probably better off without it either way.

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Even more pedant mode:  it's actually spelled "Scotchlok".

[High Jetter]

Pedant mode for pedantic pedants:

The genuine 3M product is a different blue, t'other is a cheap* knockoff. Either way, the chocbloc (slang) should be replaced.

[Dick Cheeseburger]

  On 13/04/2021 at 17:59, Justwatching said:

Or you can park right up against the curb and climb out the passenger side like I did here. Bench seat necessary. 

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Wibble.

[PhilA]

  On 13/04/2021 at 17:59, Justwatching said:

Or you can park right up against the curb and climb out the passenger side like I did here.

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But over there, the passenger gets the wheel and pedals.

 

I like Derek from Vice Grip Garage's designations:- Captain's Side and Drinker's Side.

[loserone]

  On 13/04/2021 at 16:32, Split_Pin said:

whole fleet together.

 

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They fit chief..  

 

In fact, there's space for an Omega too.

[stuboy]

  On 13/04/2021 at 16:32, Split_Pin said:

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you need to get a set of LSi/GLSi alloys

[Split_Pin]

If I keep it I'll fit the Speedlines from the Corsa for a bit and then maybe swap them for ones like you have shown. 

Or if I don't, the new owner will have the  choice!