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[Rust Collector]

4 hours ago, wesacosa said:

cheers, but it was a Riva I was thinking of rather than an early one. Maybe it was on FB or somewhere else.. think I spend too much time looking at crap car forums!

 

I recall @HMC bought a Lada estate a short while back, I think that was one of the later ones?

[wesacosa]

13 minutes ago, Rust Collector said:

I recall @HMC bought a Lada estate a short while back, I think that was one of the later ones?

ah yes that could be it.  I had seen a project Riva Estate on a few forums up in Liverpool but had vague recollection of another one 

[Bren]

Car goes into BMW tomorrow for a recall. Just checked in electronically - offered nitrogen in my tyres, air con clean. No thank you. It's 20 years old.

[Metal Guru]

6 hours ago, Bren said:

Car goes into BMW tomorrow for a recall. Just checked in electronically - offered nitrogen in my tyres, air con clean. No thank you. It's 20 years old.

I don’t think the public ( for once) have been stupid enough to fall for the nitrogen scam. Maybe they should try “Oxygen less air” instead.

Or what about filling your tyres with helium, makes you car lighter, so faster and better mpg!

[JMotor]

Threw the Nexia in for test.

No prep. Just see what happens and at least I'll have a list to work from.

Oh! Ok, that's a surprise. 

Clutch, tyres and a spot of welding. That's the total of issues in the last year.

[stuboy]

We ordered new wiper blades for a nissan cashcow for eurocrapparts .. well they gave us old style blades to go on to replace the modern flat type... but look at the names on them... like a blast from the past

[stuboy]

As stated in tool thread I've been tidying up the shed, any idea of the paint looks like on a car? And found this airfilter... shall I go jdm on the mighty v6... he he he 

[Split_Pin]

I booked the 75 in for its MOT on 12th January (it doesn't expire until 9th February however I like to be organised) but had forgotten that I needed to sort* the airbag light. Normally that entails a quick squeeze of the yellow connectors under each front seat which extinguishes the light for a few days, enough to get it through the MOT. 

However it was having none of it, because I really should have fixed this properly years ago. The permanent solution is to cut off the plugs and fit more robust items, which have been duly ordered from ebay.

Just as well I checked the fixings holding each front seat in.

After test fitting what I thought was the correct T50 Torx, it was still quite loose. Who knew that Rover didn't use these, but instead used a Torx T50 Plus?

I am glad I didn't try and take the seat out with a standard T50, which on inspection, has much thinner 'leaves' whereas a Plus is chunkier and will fill the rounded edges of the fixing. A single T50 + was about £15 or a full set was £25 which also included some 'security' Torx which have a hole in the middle for a fixing which will reject a normal Torx. I was blocked by these recently when trying to remove a number plate circuit board from a Tourer as they protect the latch for the hinged glass section from being compromised from the outside. I collect that from ECP on Monday.

I doubt I'll have all this done by next Thursday as I simply don't have the time so I might send a substitute along in the form of the brown 93 which has an MOT due date a few days later than the 75 anyway. 

Filed under 'Heritage'.

[High Jetter]

2 hours ago, Split_Pin said:

more robust items, which have been duly ordered from ebay.

Out of interest, which ones did you go for? Must do something about mine, it's annoying me.

[JMotor]

3 hours ago, Split_Pin said:

Filed under 'Heritage'.

That was my favourite word with MG Rover products that my parents owned. Specially when there was a fault or "quirk". 

[Split_Pin]

2 hours ago, High Jetter said:

Out of interest, which ones did you go for? Must do something about mine, it's annoying me.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/142437270732?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=r6kzCbk-Tvy&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=ZRO7rX7WRjq&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

These were recommended on the FB page, 4 way ones in particular, presumably because they're more robust (only 2 connector ports are needed though)

[SiC]

32 minutes ago, Split_Pin said:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/142437270732?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=r6kzCbk-Tvy&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=ZRO7rX7WRjq&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

These were recommended on the FB page, 4 way ones in particular, presumably because they're more robust (only 2 connector ports are needed though)

The only issue with those connectors for airbag connections is that they don't short the pins together when disconnected. If you look down airbag connectors, you will see that they do this. Its to prevent any static build up or such accidentially triggering them when disconnected.

Notice the two pins and the additional spring contact pressing on them that connects to the busbar strip at the top to short them. This moves out of the way when plugged in so electrical contact can be made with the airbag.

https://www.hella.com/techworld/uk/Technical/Car-electronics-and-electrics/Car-airbag-system-3083/

[SiC]

One owner from new garage find!


It's been stuck in there for 6 months in my parents garage as they've had building work done. However the brickys have not only got brick dust all over it, they disconnected the car battery charger and didn't plug it back in. So the battery went completely flat.

The engine in these is obviously in the back as mid engine, so the battery is under the Frunk. However that's electrically controlled and with no power it's not possible to activate it.

Handly Porsche envisaged this being a problem. In the fusebox is a pull out terminal you can connect a jumper lead to. This allows power to pop the bonnet.

Much better than my earlier Boxster (same problem in the early 911 too) where the official way is to have to make a harness to wire into the fusebox.


Once that was done, the battery could be accessed. Except the car was very upset at that point and had the alarm siren going off. Bloody loud trying to replace the battery with that going off. Not surprising given it's by the battery. I found some ear defenders that made it bareble.


Battery changed, ignition on and the usual Christmas tree light up from a replaced battery. It got put away on a satisfying 64k exactly.


Pulled it out of the garage. Did the usual ESP trick of turning the wheels to both end stops and a short drive forward to clear that warning.


I went for a drive with my mum and then swapped for her to drive back.
"I really like my car and I don't want to sell it! You can borrow it though..."

Damn. I was hoping she'd finally let me buy it! I don't mind driving it but it's a bit different driving someone else's pride and joy. If it's your own and you prang it, imo it doesn't feel as bad. However if it's someone elses then I'd feel incredibly guilty, even if it wasn't my fault.

[High Jetter]

1 hour ago, SiC said:

The only issue with those connectors for airbag connections is that they don't short the pins together when disconnected. If you look down airbag connectors, you will see that they do this. Its to prevent any static build up or such accidentially triggering them when disconnected.

Notice the two pins and the additional spring contact pressing on them that connects to the busbar strip at the top to short them. This moves out of the way when plugged in so electrical contact can be made with the airbag.

https://www.hella.com/techworld/uk/Technical/Car-electronics-and-electrics/Car-airbag-system-3083/

Really necessary? Have dis and reconnected without issue. Temporarily.

[SiC]

4 minutes ago, High Jetter said:

Really necessary? Have dis and reconnected without issue. Temporarily.

Depends if you want to risk them accidentally going off. The risk is low but not zero without the correct connector. It's for this reason I point it out.

I.e. with that aftermarket connector without the shorting, you need to be extra careful handling the pyrotechnic based airbags. Unlikely to discharge but if they do, it can cause a nasty injury depending what the deployment impacts on you. 

[MJK 24]

The Algarve climate is kind!

 

[PicantoJon]

Spotted an unfamiliar car in the car park at work this morning. Turns out Work* Mate has traded his trusty Ayego for a 66 plate Astra diesel. 

In short, debating whether or not to disown him... 

[New POD]

4 minutes ago, PicantoJon said:

Spotted an unfamiliar car in the car park at work this morning. Turns out Work* Mate has traded his trusty Ayego for a 66 plate Astra diesel. 

In short, debating whether or not to disown him... 

We need to know his logic before we can advise.  He may need to attend a disciplinary hearing. He can bring a friend 

[sierraman]

Driving an Astra Diesel is punishment enough I think.

[PicantoJon]

1 hour ago, New POD said:

We need to know his logic before we can advise.  He may need to attend a disciplinary hearing. He can bring a friend 

Says he couldn't fit a baby seat in the back of the Aygo... I disagree, surely with enough mechanical persuasion it will! 

[Zelandeth]

1 hour ago, PicantoJon said:

Spotted an unfamiliar car in the car park at work this morning. Turns out Work* Mate has traded his trusty Ayego for a 66 plate Astra diesel. 

In short, debating whether or not to disown him... 

His crime is also his punishment!

[artdjones]

1 hour ago, New POD said:

We need to know his logic before we can advise.  He may need to attend a disciplinary hearing. He can bring a friend 

Will he have any friends now?

[New POD]

23 minutes ago, artdjones said:

Will he have any friends now?

I don't know much about the Astra K but every other person I know with an Astra J has a manual diesel and not one has a bad thing to say, whereas me and the wife have petrol autos and her 1.6 is a little underpowered.  

The body styling only really changed in a subtle way from J to K.  

[Six-cylinder]

29 minutes ago, artdjones said:

Will he have any friends now?

Stop bullying us Astra Diesel drivers! 

[PicantoJon]

I shouldn't say anything really seeing as my dad drives an Astra... 🙊

[Pat Earrings]

So update on the Bluebird. Matrix is out and the radiator place can’t find a core for it. A lot of digging done by me and it seems it’s cross compatible with Audi 100 cores of the same era and the measurements are pretty much identical, and I believe the pipe work is too.

He said he’ll attempt a repair but it’s close to the metal fin so isn’t sure but fair play to him for wanting to try. I think, fingers crossed my digging and research will prove fruitful as I am fairly confident so long as the sizings are there or there about a it should be a good replacement. 
 

He’s advised to just get a new radiator which he’s sourced for around £90 which is good too as the core was too expensive. My garage have been absolutely sound. Just hoping it all comes together nicely as I’ve not seen it for a couple weeks!

[Surface Rust]

Festival of the Dead, 2nd July, Stamford, Lincs.

No, not the start scene from a Bond film, but a car show featuring only defunct car brands.

https://www.classiclineinsurance.co.uk/festival-of-the-dead/

 

 

[Pat Earrings]

1 hour ago, Pat Earrings said:

So update on the Bluebird. Matrix is out and the radiator place can’t find a core for it. A lot of digging done by me and it seems it’s cross compatible with Audi 100 cores of the same era and the measurements are pretty much identical, and I believe the pipe work is too.

He said he’ll attempt a repair but it’s close to the metal fin so isn’t sure but fair play to him for wanting to try. I think, fingers crossed my digging and research will prove fruitful as I am fairly confident so long as the sizings are there or there about a it should be a good replacement. 
 

He’s advised to just get a new radiator which he’s sourced for around £90 which is good too as the core was too expensive. My garage have been absolutely sound. Just hoping it all comes together nicely as I’ve not seen it for a couple weeks!

Well it isn’t lol. He’s just sent me the matrix and the pipe work is different entirely, pointing outwards.

fuck sake.

praying he can repair it.

 

I’ve stuck a thread on ask a shiter with the photos of it 

[Split_Pin]

I replaced the rotted aluminium/rubber trim on the 75. It's only taken me nearly 3 years. 

I sprayed the inside of the doors with silicone grease to try and stop freezing.

Couldn't get the button to stay in though.

Oh, well, it doesn't have one now!

While I was looking under the red 93 in case I'd dropped a clip, I noticed that here, where there was once metal, there is now only underseal. The brown bits could be pulled away in my hand.

No idea why the picture is upside down.

This was fine last summer so that's happened fast. The brown one went in exactly the same place too (that was fixed).

 

[GMcD]

Bloody cars! Sounds like you had a frustrating Saturday like me.