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8,367 · February 17

2 minutes ago, Saabnut said:

13 pin trailer socket must work correctly for MOT. 7 pin socket just needs to be secure.

Thanks. It's something I heard years ago so it must have been in the days before 13 pin.

14,289 · February 17

19 hours ago, wuvvum said:

Nah, if it was stuboy's work the back of the car would be covered in shit stickers.

35,294 · February 17

5 hours ago, Datsuncog said:

MrsDC informed me the other day that the Corolla was making a squeaking noise at the front the last time she drove it. But only when she turned left.

A quick spin round the block confirmed the basic facts of the matter. On left turns, it's quite alarming.

A bit of light clockwise pressure applied to the wheelnuts can also replicate the noise to a lesser extent.

With the wheel off...

Yeah, standard 25 year old grot but there's nothing amiss that I can see - plenty of meat on the pads, nothing rubbing or chafing, gaiters and boots all seem fine. No damage or fractures to the springs, no leaking from the shocks. Wheel nuts are tight (well, they were tight before I took the wheel off and now they're tight again).

It doesn't sound like a noisy wheel bearing or anything like that (I had plenty of that with the Lagunas, they just ate bearings); there's no sound at all when turning right, going straight or bouncing over the many speed bumps. No difference when brakes are applied. No vibration, just the squeal.

Nothing's been touched, except that the tracking was adjusted about two weeks ago by the place that fitted the new tyres.

I don't think they've done anything amiss, and I absolutely don't want to be that guy coming back mouthing about "Ever since you did the tracking..."

All I can think of is that the brake disc backing plate is pretty crunchy and bends quite easily - I wonder if it's been knocked and is now making contact with some part of the wheel, on left hand turns, or maybe some rusty bits have fallen down and got jammed between hub and disc?

Thing is, I don't see any witness marks that would suggest rubbing, though...

File under: annoying but hopefully not lethal.

Definitely sounds like a part of the backplate is touching the disc somewhere. Lateral forces mean it's not going to rub when there's no force on it when steering the opposite way. Bend it back and carry on!

17,889 · February 17

4 hours ago, Saabnut said:

13 pin trailer socket must work correctly for MOT. 7 pin socket just needs to be secure.

Which is absolutely stupid, as 7 pins are for the lights, and the other extra pins in the 13 socket are for battery charging, fridge and reversing lights on a caravan 😆 all vital to road safety!

The MOT test needs a complete overhaul...

17,889 · February 17

5 hours ago, Datsuncog said:

MrsDC informed me the other day that the Corolla was making a squeaking noise at the front the last time she drove it. But only when she turned left.

A quick spin round the block confirmed the basic facts of the matter. On left turns, it's quite alarming.

A bit of light clockwise pressure applied to the wheelnuts can also replicate the noise to a lesser extent.

With the wheel off...

Yeah, standard 25 year old grot but there's nothing amiss that I can see - plenty of meat on the pads, nothing rubbing or chafing, gaiters and boots all seem fine. No damage or fractures to the springs, no leaking from the shocks. Wheel nuts are tight (well, they were tight before I took the wheel off and now they're tight again).

It doesn't sound like a noisy wheel bearing or anything like that (I had plenty of that with the Lagunas, they just ate bearings); there's no sound at all when turning right, going straight or bouncing over the many speed bumps. No difference when brakes are applied. No vibration, just the squeal.

Nothing's been touched, except that the tracking was adjusted about two weeks ago by the place that fitted the new tyres.

I don't think they've done anything amiss, and I absolutely don't want to be that guy coming back mouthing about "Ever since you did the tracking..."

All I can think of is that the brake disc backing plate is pretty crunchy and bends quite easily - I wonder if it's been knocked and is now making contact with some part of the wheel, on left hand turns, or maybe some rusty bits have fallen down and got jammed between hub and disc?

Thing is, I don't see any witness marks that would suggest rubbing, though...

File under: annoying but hopefully not lethal.

Do these have the little tangs on the brake pads, like Hondas? I can't remember, but that's what it sounds like. Usually only on the inner pad, and touches the disc and makes this noise when they need changed..

Edit.. yes,they do.. you may find a seized slide..

64,771 · February 17

Still not a peep from the insurance or the "accident management company" about the Ampera. I'm sure it's just the usual slow communication chain but it's adding to my stress levels (which are high at the moment anyway) - the Ampera is the single most expensive thing I've ever bought in my life, and the fact that I currently have neither the car nor any money for it is niggling me. I'm going to try and see if I can get hold of a human at the AMC tomorrow to find out if they've actually done anything.

16,785 · February 17

7 hours ago, cort1977 said:

What do estate agents say? They won't be willing to advertise at more than the valuation will they?

I take it that was tongue in cheek?

14,391 · February 18

@Datsuncog Try the bush/bearing at the top of the strut. Our vans sometimes start making weird noises which is silenced by putting a load of grease up there.

9,712 · February 18

10 hours ago, Barry Cade said:

Which is absolutely stupid, as 7 pins are for the lights, and the other extra pins in the 13 socket are for battery charging, fridge and reversing lights on a caravan 😆 all vital to road safety!

The MOT test needs a complete overhaul...

Id say 9 times out of 10 the issues ives had (many) with trailer lights are down to what i've plugged in the socket rather than the socket itself.

37,995 · February 18

9 hours ago, High Jetter said:

I take it that was tongue in cheek?

Ah, the ever popular poke at estate agents. About 5% are clackety shoed shysters in ill fitting suits - the rest just folk who want to earn a living.

Remember; no sale - no fee. You will get the odd one over valuing to get the instruction but they don’t sell and then get found out. After that the house is given to another agent at a sensible price.

Still, it’s absolutely hilarious so do carry on.

1,412 · February 18

15 hours ago, Volksy said:

A mate came to me years ago complaining of a very similar thing. Turned out somehow she'd picked up a flattened coke can which had wedged in the bottom arm and scraped on the driveshaft when she turned right.

Not wanting to play a game of one-upmanship, but...

My wife's Corolla developed an intermittent metallic pinging sound at the front nearside wheel. Every time it would happen I'd get it home, wheel off and have a look. This went on for months.

Eventually it happened while I was driving in town. I had a couple of friends in the car, I apologised for the delay then swung the car into the nearest car park and had the wheel off. Couldn't find the fucking issue. It had been driving me mad. We'd had to swap cars as she was stressed about it being dangerous (and I'll drive anything).

I wasn't having it. I really got in there. Eventually I found a tiny pebble, about 5-6mm across lodged in one of the vents of the disc. Popped it out with a screwdriver, and not finding anything else I put the wheel back on and carried on. Never happened again, seems the pebble had found it's way in there and was finding it's way loose every now and then without managing to fall back out.

I told the mechanics I'd taken it to that I'd found the issue and we all agreed we'd never seen/heard of that happening and what a funny story.

Anyway, the next week at work my manager was complaining about the same thing on her almost new Polo. Her husband worked at the dealership and they'd had it back a few times and couldn't find the issue. The dealership were talking about trading the car in for a replacement as they couldn't work out what the issue could be. I told her it was a small pebble trapped in the vents of her brake disc. "Bet you £100 that's what it is." No idea why I was so confident, but I was right.

She thought I was a genius after that. Joke's on her, I'm an idiot!

10,412 · February 18

Bizarrely (or not so, to those better informed), it would cost more for the towbar of the E61 to be removed as they'd have to scavenge for parts to properly do it.

Anyway, MOT and service is within my pessimistic budget so all is ok. Spending a lot of money on a car is a good way to commit to it so I'll get all 4 tyres done in the coming months too.

2,819 · February 18

12 hours ago, Barry Cade said:

Which is absolutely stupid, as 7 pins are for the lights, and the other extra pins in the 13 socket are for battery charging, fridge and reversing lights on a caravan 😆 all vital to road safety!

The MOT test needs a complete overhaul...

There is no Agreed Defined Standard (e.g. BSnnnn ) for the 7 Pin system, so you can't test against the Standard.

(same for the even older 3 Pin System).

13 Pin System has a Defined Standard, so can be tested.

(Agreed that the MoT system is a mess )

24,936 · February 18

Any ideas on the car? Belgium 1970s.

9,712 · February 18

10 minutes ago, richardmorris said:

Any ideas on the car? Belgium 1970s.

Granada/Consel id say.

Cracking pic.

38,744 · February 18

13 minutes ago, richardmorris said:

Any ideas on the car? Belgium 1970s.

4 minutes ago, Rustybullethole said:

Granada/Consel id say.

Cracking pic.

I would say Granada because of vinyl roof and alloy wheels.

21,666 · February 18

Today I was waved across the road by a Jaecoo! That's a first. It was this white one in fact.

Our local Volkswagen dealer has started doing these too now. They've been doing Omoda for a couple of months, they even have proper Omoda signage which wasn't there a little while back, they just had a big banner.

They only seem to have two cars in stock at any one time parked where these two are, nicely under the big VW logo, but they seem to change quite regularly. I've never seen any in the showroom.

February 18

Is that VW on Shirley Road? I used to live around the corner from it.

Also something something give us a good review 5 grand something.

21,666 · February 18

21 minutes ago, JakeT said:

Is that VW on Shirley Road? I used to live around the corner from it.

Also something something give us a good review 5 grand something.

That's the one.

64,771 · February 18

19 hours ago, wuvvum said:

Still not a peep from the insurance or the "accident management company" about the Ampera. I'm sure it's just the usual slow communication chain but it's adding to my stress levels (which are high at the moment anyway) - the Ampera is the single most expensive thing I've ever bought in my life, and the fact that I currently have neither the car nor any money for it is niggling me. I'm going to try and see if I can get hold of a human at the AMC tomorrow to find out if they've actually done anything.

To their credit, the management company got back to me within a few hours of me messaging them. Apparently the information has been passed on to the insurer and they are currently assessing the claim to ascertain whether it is in fact a total loss. I'll give them a few days to ponder then contact them directly if I haven't heard anything.

9,712 · February 18

Bright and sunny today which is a rarity of late. Really enjoyed the drive through town.

Did a short hop of M4/25/40 the pulled a ff at Beaconsfeild for self sufficient coffee and lunch break. It's quite nice down the end by the woods which are also useful for a piss.

Decided at that point what with the sunshine and sublime handling of Partdingo i'd avoid the 40 and Oxford too taking a cross country route for the rest of the journey.

Loads of nice towns and twisty roads added about an hour on my journey and many smiles per gallon too.

Am sure there's more than a few folk who are surprised to be overtaken by something they thought they left for dead in the traffic light gp.

Would love to 2ltr gti this thing though time, money and points not gaining prizes all go against the idea.

Edited February 18 by Rustybullethole

7,503 · February 18

I bought a better trailer. The old one I had the hitch seized up, couldn't get it off, and the brake cables were broken. It cost me 6/700 and was good ish for 5 years. Got 200 for it and bought this one for 1200. Seller wanted 1500.

24,936 · February 18

Stolen in wales today…https://www.electricclassiccars.co.uk/?

February 18

Obvious «they won’t get very far» joke is obvious…

Very specialized/easily recognisable vehicle to steal, though?

15,447 · February 18

Oops

9,712 · February 18

1 hour ago, richardmorris said:

Stolen in wales today…https://www.electricclassiccars.co.uk/?

Couldn't find info on the link. Is it a lecky doka?

Nice colour combination.

Fingers crossed it turns up.

9,712 · February 18

2 hours ago, puddlethumper said:

I bought a better trailer. The old one I had the hitch seized up, couldn't get it off, and the brake cables were broken. It cost me 6/700 and was good ish for 5 years. Got 200 for it and bought this one for 1200. Seller wanted 1500.

Looks bloody decent that. Should give many many miles of trouble free hauling. Might want to chain that spare on. Ours went missing twice off our ifor as was just bolted on. A mate of mine lets the air out of his and that seems to do the trick too. Just need to remember to pack the pump!

19,137 · February 19

22 hours ago, bramz7 said:

Bizarrely (or not so, to those better informed), it would cost more for the towbar of the E61 to be removed as they'd have to scavenge for parts to properly do it.

If you want to save a bit of money and never use the towbar, just remove the electrical socket, what is not fitted cannot be tested. If you want to keep the towbar functional, remove the 13 pin and fit a 7 pin socket.

5,236 · February 19

14,488 · February 19

9 hours ago, EspenO said:

Obvious «they won’t get very far» joke is obvious…

Very specialized/easily recognisable vehicle to steal, though?

It's probably either in a container at the docks or being dismantled right now.

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