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[richardmorris]

2 minutes ago, brownnova said:

Yeah it’s on the old Palmers site! 

Couple of scrappies down the road... sadly I doubt they’ve got any 2CV parts any more... you should pop along if you find yourself in North Wales on a Tuesday night at some point! 

I was there for 10 months covering maternity leave . I fondly remember the health and safety guy having burns, three fingers and lucky trousers! The husband of the woman I was covering for was restoring an escort Mexico at the time.

[brownnova]

I came home today and said to @Mrsbrownnova

”I have a confession to make”

She raised an eyebrow...

”I might have bought a Volvo today...”

”What? You haven’t even mentioned a Volvo” her voice hinted at some concern....

”I just couldn’t resist!” I replied

Before pulling this from my pocket...

 

 

[Tadhg Tiogar]

4 hours ago, richardmorris said:

My birthday present has arrived a day late!

Are you turning into Cruella de Vil?

[SiC]

3 hours ago, 17-Coffees said:

Sadly never got to starting it as the battery was flat, as expected.

Isn't that what the starting handle is for? 😉

[High Jetter]

4 hours ago, Jerzy Woking said:

https://metro.co.uk/2021/05/19/resident-left-note-on-skoda-saying-it-made-the-area-look-like-beirut-14605652/

Anyone near Shanklin on the Isle of Wight? This maybe a great place to park your old shiter for a few days/weeks.

Ironic, considering the name of the newspaper.

[wuvvum]

Haven't got much done on the fleet recently, partly due to shite weather and partly due to an ongoing case of CBA.  I did make an attempt to fix the rear fog light on the Ypsilon at the weekend - reconnecting the wires that had got broken when it was punted up the arse - but to no avail.  I think there must be another break further up the loom as there's no power getting through.  I might have a go at tracing the fault but I might not bother - I rarely use rear fog lights and they're not generally needed at this time of year anyway.  I don't really have to worry about it until the MOT is due next February, and I doubt I'll still have the car by then.

The Skoda is sat in the corner in disgrace at the moment with a severe case of HGF.  I've ordered a new gasket - provided it arrives intact I might have a crack at doing it one fine weekend, it shouldn't be too bad as head gaskets go as it's a pushrod engine so no timing issues to worry about.  The gasket was 12 quid so it's hardly breaking the bank.

The Swift is back in use after I swapped the rear hub nuts from side to side (following a suggestion from the MOT tester) so they now tighten in a different spot where there's still enough metal left to tap them into the locking slot.  I've also fitted the battery from the Innocenti as the battery on the Swift wouldn't hold charge for more than a day or so.  The original stereo appears to have packed up (it'll still switch on but doesn't make any sound) so I've fitted a spare Sony CD player, but I'm now waiting for an aerial adaptor so I can get Classic FM again.

I still haven't managed to bleed the brakes on the Toyota, but I have bought it a new set of bleed nipples as the rears are pretty knackered - they're not seized but they're so worn they can't be turned with a spanner.  The nipples I've bought are for a first gen Avensis but that was a pretty similar car to the Carina E so I'm assuming they'll fit.

I had the driver's door card off the Trafic to investigate the non-functioning window winder and the lack of sound coming from the speaker.  The window issue is unfortunately due to a knackered mechanism (the handle turns but isn't engaging with the lifting gear) so that's going to stay wedged up with a bit of wood for the time being.  The speaker wiring looked OK as far as I could see so I think it might be the speaker itself that's had it - I've ordered a new pair as the one on the passenger side sounds pretty shite anyway.

I swapped the Iveco last week for a Fiat Ducato - that has fewer rust issues, a longer MOT and a lot more power but it does have a knackered clutch and issues with the gear linkage.  It came with a clutch but it's not something I'd contemplate changing myself - I don't fancy lying on my back with a 2.8 JTD suspended above my head - so I'm going to have to farm that out to a garage.  Hopefully I'll be able to get it sorted soon as when they're running right those big-engined Ducatos are a bloody good van.

I'm contemplating putting the Volvo up for sale again.  It's been sat in the garage since I extracted the Innocenti a couple of months back, and it's very much been out of sight, out of mind - at the moment I'm not sure I'd even miss it much if it went, it'd alleviate my storage issues (Renault 6 can then over-winter in the garage and the Innocenti can go in the back of the Ducato) and allow me to concentrate on getting those two cars sorted.  It's in a marginally more saleable condition than it was last year, having had the second front brake caliper replaced such that it now has vaguely functioning brakes, and being a 1970s car I doubt the value will have dropped in the last year.  I might bung it up on C&C and see what happens.  I'll probably regret selling it - I will have owned it 17 years in September - but it really deserves better than the neglect it has had from me, and I could put the money to getting the rest of the fleet sorted.  Or buying more chod.  Or a deposit on a new Sandero.  The possibilities are endless...

[Fumbler]

An box with carburettor has arrived at home. Excellent.

[Fumbler]

Two possible issues with the BX's starter apparently. The first is that the ignition switch is tired, because it was designed to switch the starter motor directly without a relay. Quite the failure point. The second is that the connections at the starter motor/ the motor's internals are knackered and need some TLC. I can diagnose that pretty easy tomorrow. They also recommending fitting the diesel version's battery which they found cheap on Amazon. Progress.

[Low Horatio gearbox]

Finally, finally completing and exchanging  on my house, despite the best efforts of the myopic sellers and their solicitors (leave the keys with the agents.. no.. with the sellers solicitors... oh and they are closed for lunch.. what do you mean you want the keys to your house now not in an hour?)

 

Garage space and off street parking.. theres a kitchen, livingroom , bedroom and "indoorstuff" (and a hot tub) but.. priorities...

 

Sure they left the garage half filled with tut but also a new new Kenwood fridge  and a nice* dining table and chairs (which I dont want, looks* expensive)

[3VOM]

On 5/19/2021 at 7:28 PM, Jerzy Woking said:

https://metro.co.uk/2021/05/19/resident-left-note-on-skoda-saying-it-made-the-area-look-like-beirut-14605652/

Anyone near Shanklin on the Isle of Wight? This maybe a great place to park your old shiter for a few days/weeks.

Needs a drive by of Toyota pick ups. Plus fireworks.

[Mrcento]

Had a non starting Honda today, i know, the shock!

Just battery though, which is weird, it had a new one less than a year ago. I guess all the sitting with lockdowns etc then sitting on a mates drive for a fair few weeks followed by me hardly using it the bare a couple of short runs past week was enough to tip it into just losing enough juice to spin the starter over. Either that or i have a drain somewhere. Will monitor.

At least i finally got the chance to test my little jump pack. Still baffles me these little things can turn over even a 2.2 litre diesel without sweat. It did. Impressed.

[MarvinsMom]

been for a job interview today, for a job i don't really want.

get home and there is an email in the inbox, they have offered me the job.

monies not as much as i would like, but hey, its a job.

now i had another interview last Wednesday for a job i am more interested it,

they want me to go for a second interview on Tuesday next week.

well i have to go and see them again, just because there might be something more for me there.

and if i don't get any joy there, well i guess i have something to fallback on.

so it looks like my time sat at home with the cat is coming to an end.

which actually kinda makes me sad.

if nothing else,its taught me to really look forward to retiring, i'm going to be 'GREAT at it!

 

 

[FakeConcern]

30 minutes ago, MarvinsMom said:

been for a job interview today, for a job i don't really want.

get home and there is an email in the inbox, they have offered me the job.

monies not as much as i would like, but hey, its a job.

now i had another interview last Wednesday for a job i am more interested it,

they want me to go for a second interview on Tuesday next week.

well i have to go and see them again, just because there might be something more for me there.

and if i don't get any joy there, well i guess i have something to fallback on.

so it looks like my time sat at home with the cat is coming to an end.

which actually kinda makes me sad.

if nothing else,its taught me to really look forward to retiring, i'm going to be 'GREAT at it!

 

 

I sympathise over the job dilemma as I’ve been there too. As for retiring, my dad retired at age 57 and died age 70, so just shows you don’t know how much time you have left...

I resolved to retire at 57 as well and I did and haven’t looked back. Before this when older relatives told me “I don’t know how I used to have time to work, I’m so busy now” I always thought “cunt” haha, but now I know just what they meant!

 

On a different subject, do you have a thread on your orange Sport Pack Mini? I’ve had a look and can’t see one but probably me being thick...

 

Anyway good luck with whatever job you end up with and fingers crossed for early retirement haha

[MarvinsMom]

2 minutes ago, FakeConcern said:

On a different subject, do you have a thread on your orange Sport Pack Mini? I’ve had a look and can’t see one but probably me being thick...

no, there isn't a thread for the orange mini, or for that matter ANY of the cars we have, just odd updates as and when we break something/do something/go somewhere, all of which have been in short supply in recent times!

[FakeConcern]

3 minutes ago, MarvinsMom said:

no, there isn't a thread for the orange mini, or for that matter ANY of the cars we have, just odd updates as and when we break something/do something/go somewhere, all of which have been in short supply in recent times!

Well you should do something about that before you start work again!

[Split_Pin]

Buying new brake hoses was a Good Decision. 

I'm not sure what's keeping the rubber hose inside the metal end here.

Thankfully the bracket is good and the lines were all changed out long ago and are also still good.

 

[captain_70s]

[chancer]

4 minutes ago, captain_70s said:

Oh fuck! Thats @GingerNuttzin hiding now 😂

[Dick Cheeseburger]

21 minutes ago, Split_Pin said:

Buying new brake hoses was a Good Decision. 

I'm not sure what's keeping the rubber hose inside the metal end here.

Thankfully the bracket is good and the lines were all changed out long ago and are also still good.

 

That's pretty impressive. I've had the odd advisory over the years of rust on the brake ferrules, but that's another level of tinworm munching. 

[Ged]

Purchased myself an automobile of sheer quality.. A 2.0 non turbo GM900 with no MOT and a few *minor* issues to resolve. First of which is the door which had all the linkages taken out by the previous owner due to a failed exterior handle, ive managed to break my hand in 3 different places to get them back in successfully returning the door to its normal function. The power steering pump has a *minor* leak leaving the resovoir empty along with the distributor seals being presumably non existant covering the engine with oil. I believe the light check module needs resoldered as there is currently a issue with the high beams, but atleast there is a significant lack of rust.

[stuboy]

Thought I'd found the holy grail ... a 10mm socket whilst changing headlight bulb on an ambulance.....

 

 

 

 

Turn out 'just' a snap on 13mm socket..

[omegod]

I spotted a K reg MR2 T-bar languishing in the car park of some local flats a while ago, moss growing round it and flat tyres, it's been there a couple of years at least but looks decent on top, likely dissolved underneath. My motivation lack has seen me miss out on several bargains this past few months but NO MORE !!

Polite note left in a plastic sleeve has been left under the wiper !!!! 

[Eyersey1234]

12 hours ago, Mrcento said:

Had a non starting Honda today, i know, the shock!

Just battery though, which is weird, it had a new one less than a year ago. I guess all the sitting with lockdowns etc then sitting on a mates drive for a fair few weeks followed by me hardly using it the bare a couple of short runs past week was enough to tip it into just losing enough juice to spin the starter over. Either that or i have a drain somewhere. Will monitor.

At least i finally got the chance to test my little jump pack. Still baffles me these little things can turn over even a 2.2 litre diesel without sweat. It did. Impressed.

Fuck me a Japanese car that wouldn't start?  I'm in shock now. 😂

[stuboy]

2 hours ago, stuboy said:

Thought I'd found the holy grail ... a 10mm socket whilst changing headlight bulb on an ambulance.....

 

 

 

 

Turn out 'just' a snap on 13mm socket..

 

[bunglebus]

It's a beautiful day here in Scotland. I'm going to enjoy it sat in Tesco car park waiting to find out if my overheating hire van is getting fixed, or I'm getting a train home...

[SRi05]

10 hours ago, Ged said:

Purchased myself an automobile of sheer quality.. A 2.0 non turbo GM900 with no MOT and a few *minor* issues to resolve. First of which is the door which had all the linkages taken out by the previous owner due to a failed exterior handle, ive managed to break my hand in 3 different places to get them back in successfully returning the door to its normal function. The power steering pump has a *minor* leak leaving the resovoir empty along with the distributor seals being presumably non existant covering the engine with oil. I believe the light check module needs resoldered as there is currently a issue with the high beams, but atleast there is a significant lack of rust.

Definitely interested in reading your progress with this, love an old Saab 

[chaseracer]

On 21/05/2021 at 11:59, Fumbler said:

An box with carburettor has arrived at home. Excellent.

Always nice when that happens!

😃

[andy18s]

2 hours ago, Eyersey1234 said:

Fuck me a Japanese car that wouldn't start?  I'm in shock now. 😂

Had to pull the battery on the Legacy after it wouldn't start

Tbf it has sat since before Christmas....🤔

[stuboy]

Future sister in law came over and said people keep telling her that the exhaust is falling off...well the heat shield was rotted off, so yanked that off, then noticed all hangers have rotted off , in-between rain showers I bodged with jubilee clips, then she said it was lacking power... air filter wasn't the greatest but £4.86 after promo code... it felt better, but still was lacking... autoshite stylee I had some old bosch super 4 from when I changed my old mondeo mk2.... goes better now..

[Mrcento]

Please tell me it's a trick of the camera and you had axel stands somewhere under there whilst under the car 😳😳😳😳