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[High Jetter]

8 hours ago, Fumbler said:

Ooh- I might just have to to that sometime.

In the meantime-

You can probably guess where it is and what's going on.

Chevron on wall is a good sign!

[fatharris]

Actually there was a lower spec, simply called "BX" which had four speeds and 10hp less than the 14E, but still 1360cc.

The car shown in the brochure must be a 14E because the base model didn't have any protective side mouldings.
July 1986 brochure

Aye there is a lower 'BX' spec, as owned by[mention=17246]twosmoke300[/mention] and seen at Shitefest '19






It also drives bloody lovely and was a key component in my own purchase of a BX a mere four months later

[Metal Guru]

1 hour ago, Popsicle said:

Yep 2+ tonne of car on a sprinter that will max out at 1.5 tonne at the most, probably closer to a tonne, so only 1 tonne over the limit.

At least there was no charge!

[Richard_FM]

There was a 1.1 litre BX sold in some tax conscious markets.

[Fumbler]

13 hours ago, High Jetter said:

SWB?

Yeah that white BX11 picture looks a bit squished. No clue why, nor do I understand why the first two pictures didn't embed at all.

[MJK 24]

New machinery purchased…

[Zelandeth]

Today I learned that the first several search results stating that a type 096 battery is correct for the XJS are talking rubbish.  It's a good 3/4" too wide to fit in the battery tray.

What fun.

[Kiltox]

Just now, Zelandeth said:

Today I learned that the first several search results stating that a type 096 battery is correct for the XJS are talking rubbish.  It's a good 3/4" too wide to fit in the battery tray.

What fun.

What do Tayna say it needs? Never had them get it wrong yet, but there's a first time for everything.

[Zelandeth]

8 minutes ago, Kiltox said:

What do Tayna say it needs? Never had them get it wrong yet, but there's a first time for everything.

That's the main reference I was using...

We'll get it sorted, but it's always irksome when parts lookup tables are wrong.

[Ghosty]

I received the sad news today that one of my old headgasket heroes, the ex- @RobT  and @MrDuke 416GTI has been scrapped  
 

The chap that bought it off MrDuke had given it to his brother that loved it, alas this week someone opened a door and scraped down the passenger wing and doors - all cosmetic damage. However the car was insured by Direct Line, and apparently their small print states that any car insured with them over 25 years old will not be repaired, the only option is that it's taken away and written off. 

Keep an eye on Copart, I guess. 

[fatharris]

I received the sad news today that one of my old headgasket heroes, the ex- [mention=5013]RobT[/mention]  and [mention=3698]MrDuke[/mention] 416GTI has been scrapped  
 


The chap that bought it off MrDuke had given it to his brother that loved it, alas this week someone opened a door and scraped down the passenger wing and doors - all cosmetic damage. However the car was insured by Direct Line, and apparently their small print states that any car insured with them over 25 years old will not be repaired, the only option is that it's taken away and written off. 

Keep an eye on Copart, I guess. 

That's odd, I insure Herman with DL and the salesman told me that they won't be insuring him in a couple of years because of the 25 year age threshold.

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[barefoot]

2 hours ago, fatharris said:

That's odd, I insure Herman with DL and the salesman told me that they won't be insuring him in a couple of years because of the 25 year age threshold.

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Same here, I no longer insure with DL.

[RobT]

Sad new, but the 416 had a good run I suppose.

As for Direct Line, one for the ever growing c**t list.

[LabRat]

We're still fighting with Ageas over Mrs LabRats shunt in the Tivoli a few weeks back. The repairs garage that they use initially refused to take any cars from Oldham, then relented and said that they would send us a link to email them photos of the damage, to enable them to order parts. (Apparently we're looking at 12-18 weeks parts shipping from Korea, so they won't take the car away until they have them)

They've now stopped answering the phone and Ageas are about as much use as a chocolate teapot. Only the claims handler that Mrs LabRat spoke to can deal with the claim and she's "not available" and hasn't been for the last week.

In the meanwhile, the Tivoli can't be driven as the headlight falls out, front wing has exposed edges is now out of MOT and has thrown an ABS light as well just for the hell of it. It's also got a flat battery, because can't get near it to jump it thanks to arsehole neighbors.

It's tempting to sack them off, flog the fucking thing to WBAC and use the cash to pay off the last of the finance on it (she still owes £1500 on it)

[Spottedlaurel]

On 12/3/2021 at 9:03 PM, stuboy said:

On way back from Dartford spotted 2 teslas on back of recovery trucks.   Are they not reliable??

Is there a depot or dealership down that way? Pretty sure when my boss got one it had to be collected from that area.

I doubt the customer has any choice about who ferries them around, so Tesla or their dealer just using cheap quotes off Shiply or the like?

[GrumpiusMaximus]

There's a big Tesla dealership just underneath the bridge in the Crossways industrial park - so could be that.

[grogee]

10 minutes ago, LabRat said:

We're still fighting with Ageas over Mrs LabRats shunt in the Tivoli a few weeks back. The repairs garage that they use initially refused to take any cars from Oldham, then relented and said that they would send us a link to email them photos of the damage, to enable them to order parts. (Apparently we're looking at 12-18 weeks parts shipping from Korea, so they won't take the car away until they have them)

They've now stopped answering the phone and Ageas are about as much use as a chocolate teapot. Only the claims handler that Mrs LabRat spoke to can deal with the claim and she's "not available" and hasn't been for the last week.

In the meanwhile, the Tivoli can't be driven as the headlight falls out, front wing has exposed edges is now out of MOT and has thrown an ABS light as well just for the hell of it. It's also got a flat battery, because can't get near it to jump it thanks to arsehole neighbors.

It's tempting to sack them off, flog the fucking thing to WBAC and use the cash to pay off the last of the finance on it (she still owes £1500 on it)

But then... No car? But I suppose you could treat* her to something affordable from the Shite for Sale section. 

A shame because I imagine the Tivoli is a good car once the headlight is sellotaped back in.

[New POD]

17 hours ago, Zelandeth said:

Today I learned that the first several search results stating that a type 096 battery is correct for the XJS are talking rubbish.  It's a good 3/4" too wide to fit in the battery tray.

What fun.

That's the size that Euro crap parts says is right for an Astra J.  

Having bought an 096 in the last year for an omega, I knew this was ballocks. 

I've found that the Tanya website is usually accurate. 

[catsinthewelder]

1 hour ago, LabRat said:

We're still fighting with Ageas 

Time to start talking about the  ombudsman I would say.

[LabRat]

I think it might be heading that way, she can't afford to wait a minimum of 3 months just to get her car into a garage. I'll see what she thinks.

WBAC have offered £2300 for it with all the damage declared, but we all know what they're like for gouging even more off once it's in front of the "sales" people. 

What's really pissing me off is she has crippling anxiety and really struggled with all the repeated phonecalls and general arseholery that's occuring.

[Cord Fourteener]

Life with Mondeo estate is good, it's comfy, no more back ache. Going round corners is fun, there's nothing i haven't managed to get in the boot. It pulls great, even if the turbo yawns then starts boosting. Actually I've read that Ford shipped these with torque limit on purpose for some reason. Another reason i think the hatchback we have might have had a remap. That and the fact the hatchback is borked in many many ways. 

I've booked the Volvo in to get the heater control valve out and retrofit a generic one as pattern replacements are unavailable. Oh well, I want it running and I don't have time or mojo to do it myself. 

Hatchback Mondeo is for the chop before it runs away, which could happen any time soon, its been trying. Replacement purchase will have to happen soon, especially as the Volvo is not road legal until it gets an mot and see above heater control valve issue. 

[andyberg]

Just brought the Xedos to Heathrow, my wife arrives from Hong Kong in the morning. I haven't seen her in 2 years ☹️. An absolute joy, wafting along, cruise control on, leather armchairs to sit in. For a 23 year old car it's a peach. And I can keep an eye on it from my hotel bedroom😁

[Leyland Worldmaster]

Saw this on my News Feed:

https://www.autocar.co.uk/slideshow/axed-great-cars-cancelled-last-moment-3#21

[Bren]

Started plumbing the SD1's front brakes.

My mate leant me a professional sykes pickavant flaring tool - but it needs to be mounted in a vice. It's a cold as fuck and i'm not working in the shed. So I used my cheapo sealey kit 'cos I can use it in the kitchen.

I'll do the other side during the week.

[beko1987]

3 hours ago, andyberg said:

Just brought the Xedos to Heathrow, my wife arrives from Hong Kong in the morning. I haven't seen her in 2 years ☹️. An absolute joy, wafting along, cruise control on, leather armchairs to sit in. For a 23 year old car it's a peach. And I can keep an eye on it from my hotel bedroom😁

2 years! Hope you've tidied the place up before you bring her back... 

[Dan29]

3 hours ago, Leyland Worldmaster said:

Saw this on my News Feed:

https://www.autocar.co.uk/slideshow/axed-great-cars-cancelled-last-moment-3#21

Surprised they didn't include the Lotus M250.

[Leyland Worldmaster]

Just now, Dan29 said:

Surprised they didn't include the Lotus M250.

Good point! 👍 

[Liggle]

New ABS ring fitted to the Clio and the light has gone out and no more pulsing brake pedal.

The airbag light is peeing me off, I've checked and cleaned all the connectors and tried 2x new modules from breakers to no avail. Was hoping to avoid bypassing the airbags but might need a temp fix for the MOT

[andyberg]

12 minutes ago, beko1987 said:

2 years! Hope you've tidied the place up before you bring her back... 

That's all I have been doing all weekend! 

[High Jetter]

7 hours ago, andyberg said:

I haven't seen her in 2 years ☹️. An absolute joy

Sounds heavenly!