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[reb]

I saw an 850R with something like 150k on it for sale on AutoTrader for £25k, significantly more than any of the lower mileage ones I've seen. I think I'll stick with TDIs if that's alright with everyone!

[junkyarddog]

This old thing went in for its annual road worthiness test today (NCT)and passed first go,was really expecting them to find something wrong with it.

I did chuck on a set of partworn Chinese death rings on it(from a mates scrap yard)and adjusted the handbrake a little bit,but apart from that did very little else.

Good to go for another 12 months. 

Chuffed.

16 years of ownership and counting.

 

[doug]

This might be worth a look.

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[Bren]

5 hours ago, junkyarddog said:

This old thing went in for its annual road worthiness test today (NCT)and passed first go,was really expecting them to find something wrong with it.

I did chuck on a set of partworn Chinese death rings on it(from a mates scrap yard)and adjusted the handbrake a little bit,but apart from that did very little else.

Good to go for another 12 months. 

Chuffed.

16 years of ownership and counting.

 

These are still a great car.

[junkyarddog]

1 hour ago, Bren said:

These are still a great car.

Yep.it's been a trooper.

Drives really nicely still,even the aircon still works.

It's not a cherished example by any means,but it still does what is required so why replace it.

 

[Vantman]

MOT passed today for the Scruffy Saab---no advisories😀

 

[Bren]

Fitted the SD1's calipers today -

Two bolts and a tab washer. Need to get some kunifer to make up the pipes - it has rigid pipes from the caliper to the flexis.

[SiC]

1 hour ago, Bren said:

Fitted the SD1's calipers today -

Two bolts and a tab washer. Need to get some kunifer to make up the pipes - it has rigid pipes from the caliper to the flexis.

The one thing I do really hate about BL engineering is the hubs mounted after the discs. Makes them a right 'mare to change. 

[barefoot]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-59307070

Lands End to JOG in a Peel 50 - Twat.

[dollywobbler]

40 minutes ago, barefoot said:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-59307070

Lands End to JOG in a Peel 50 - Twat.

Seems a little unkind given he's raising money for charity, and driving something that is even slower than a 1.3 Montego estate (23mph apparently!).

[reb]

Fiesta finally left today, I received my end of the swap weeks ago. It went on a trailer being towed by a rather gruff sounding Merc Vito. Still haven't warmed up from standing outside helping*, it's bloody freezing today!

[DVee8]

My FiL has this as a courtesy car, while his is in for repair.

Apart from the mot is out in 3 days check the history.

[barefoot]

17 hours ago, barefoot said:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-59307070

Lands End to JOG in a Peel 50 - Twat.

I'll bet the fucker calls it 'Pete' as well.

[Amishtat]

19 minutes ago, barefoot said:

I'll bet the fucker calls it 'John' as well.

FTFY

[Austat]

I just found out that the Mercedes W120/W121 are called the "Ponton" models, not the "Proton" models which I thought they were called:

[barefoot]

It's because they don't have 'separate' wings, and the sides of the vehicle are flat, like a pontoon. The VW Type 3 is also occasionally called this.

[wuvvum]

Today is an exciting day at Wuvvum Towers.  My friendly local Parcel Force driver has just delivered a nugget of purest rocking horse poo.

This is what I believe to be the last remaining NOS Innocenti 500 engine mount anywhere in the world.  I actually tried to order two but the only place that listed them in stock reduced my order to one because that's all they had, and the manufacturer no longer lists them.  The car could really do with two replacing but there's only one that's totally fucking fucked mate big time, so this should be a significant improvement once fitted, and given the mileage the car does the others should hold on for a few more years yet.

I'm just massively chuffed to finally have it in my grubby paws - you wouldn't believe the hassle I've had trying to get hold of one.

[dozeydustman]

Just come back from Silverlake Autos just outside of Alton in Hampshire. Got my dad a wing for his Polo and a couple bits for the C2 for £30. It’s one of these Upick places. Most of what they have is 2000-on but there were a couple of 1990s vehicles there for people to take bits from. Recommend the place.

[SiC]

34 minutes ago, wuvvum said:

I'm just massively chuffed to finally have it in my grubby paws - you wouldn't believe the hassle I've had trying to get hold of one.

I've seen bushes made out of PU/Tigerseal/car window glue and the like by filling the gap from stuff in a tube. Maybe worth it on the other when it's totally had it?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dl2XcCqYVRU

[dean36014]

Well the bx has passed its MOT.  Well chuffed to have it back on the road after not using it much for a few years due to coolant pressurising issues. Now let's put some miles on it and see if the new head gasket holds up.

[mintwth]

1 hour ago, dozeydustman said:

Just come back from Silverlake Autos just outside of Alton in Hampshire. Got my dad a wing for his Polo and a couple bits for the C2 for £30. It’s one of these Upick places. Most of what they have is 2000-on but there were a couple of 1990s vehicles there for people to take bits from. Recommend the place.

Silverlake have a place between Wickham and Botley, is that the one you mean? If so, it's a fair way from Alton and nearer to Fareham. I didn't think they had more than one place. 

[anonymous user]

5 hours ago, barefoot said:

I'll bet the fucker calls it 'Pete' as well.

Surely it would be Emma

[dozeydustman]

38 minutes ago, mintwth said:

Silverlake have a place between Wickham and Botley, is that the one you mean? If so, it's a fair way from Alton and nearer to Fareham. I didn't think they had more than one place. 

That’s the one. I don’t know the area that well so I followed the A32 to Alton and came off toward Botley!

[Ghosty]

On 11/15/2021 at 4:01 PM, reb said:

I saw an 850R with something like 150k on it for sale on AutoTrader for £25k, significantly more than any of the lower mileage ones I've seen. I think I'll stick with TDIs if that's alright with everyone!

That's in a main dealer in Bradford. It's well known and it's universally agreed it's priced about twice its real value, if not more.

[Split_Pin]

Put the Audi into a different local garage today with the complete exhaust and fixings and it was done in 2.5 hours. 

I now have the original cat and got the code off it, hopefully it will be worth something although it's not very big.

Collected @Supernaut from the same garage as he is dropping off his 205 there and wanged the Audi up the M9 to his bit and back. It's always had a slight exhaust blow so now that it's properly quiet it's an excellent drive. I'm convinced it feels quicker, could just be because it sounds like a great.

The old downpipe and mid section were nackered, the former was irreparably cracked and the latter was holed at the top where I couldn't get the welder to.

 

[stuboy]

12 hours ago, Split_Pin said:

I'm convinced it feels quicker

increased back pressure??

[Split_Pin]

12 minutes ago, stuboy said:

increased back pressure??

Possibly!

[TheOtherStu]

5 hours ago, mintwth said:

Silverlake have a place between Wickham and Botley, is that the one you mean? If so, it's a fair way from Alton and nearer to Fareham. I didn't think they had more than one place. 

Annoyingly, it doesn't have any of my current fleet

Was hoping it might have some MR2 bits or stuff for the Missus Panda, but other than indicator stalk, nuffink.

I'll keep my eye on the place. Almost drove past it tonight.

[mintwth]

12 minutes ago, TheOtherStu said:

Annoyingly, it doesn't have any of my current fleet

I'm not convinced their website accurately reflects what they've got. Every time I've dropped in they've had extra stuff in the yard. Might be worth popping in, if you're passing. 

[alcyonecorporation]

7 hours ago, wuvvum said:

Today is an exciting day at Wuvvum Towers.  My friendly local Parcel Force driver has just delivered a nugget of purest rocking horse poo.

This is what I believe to be the last remaining NOS Innocenti 500 engine mount anywhere in the world.  I actually tried to order two but the only place that listed them in stock reduced my order to one because that's all they had, and the manufacturer no longer lists them.  The car could really do with two replacing but there's only one that's totally fucking fucked mate big time, so this should be a significant improvement once fitted, and given the mileage the car does the others should hold on for a few more years yet.

I'm just massively chuffed to finally have it in my grubby paws - you wouldn't believe the hassle I've had trying to get hold of one.

I shall always remember 305 gate after its overflow bottle shat itself; the Innocenti was transport from the station : 

'Dave!' 

'Dave!'

*BEEP BEEP BEEP*

'DAAAAAAAAAAVE!!!!!!' 

[Innocenti putters off into the distance}