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[The Moog]

Blower on the pug got stuck on full blast. Luckily I had bought a spare a while back but hadn't got round to fitting it.

 

As Sir Junkman of Junksville stated these are a doodle to change. Pulled back carpet, 3 screws and one plug that's it.

 

Now I have the decadence of different blowing speeds

 

I need to replace the clips that held the carpet up. They are circular with prongs so you can only push them on one way. Any idea what they are called?

 

Decided to definitely sell the Triumph as it is a step too far for me. Once I get the v5 I will get it up and advertised.

[Pillock]

 

 

Press release, received from some twat this morning.

People don't want the worry of buying a second hand car. They much prefer the worry of a new car, with higher repair bills due to dealer-only diagnostics, plus the finance. Why pay a grand once for a decent, newish, well specced car when you can pay that thirty times over?

 

I wonder if he just asked 4 if his new car trader mates for the opinion of the "people".

[EssDeeWon]

Hoping to collect the black 75 Connoissuer on Saturday, the owner has just had a new battery fitted last week before going away in it, and knocked it down to £650 as she needs it gone due to the arrival of a brand new Scoda Yeti today. Unless someone more local gets there first I cannot turn this down....Can I?

[Slappy]

New car sales going up? That's good, more stuff for us in due course

[dollywobbler]

I'm waiting for Angry Dicky and his Zummerzet to reach our village - plus his other classic chums. Later on, M'Coli is due in the area too! Turns out that the Shitefest hotel reviews were so good that he's come back. 

[sporty-shite]

The other week we went to a bbq at swmbo's sister, and I got pissed and left the ZX at hers. When we went back to get it the next day she said the lights had been flashing and a little pip was sounding randomly from somewhere.

 

Thought no more of it, the PO said the alarm battery had gone flat so he unplugged it all and it was fine...

 

Coming out this morning, the headlights were flashing every second, in time with what I imagine would be the alarm sound, the red light by the clock wasnt flashing like mad though (it did it on the way home once, I imagined the alarm would be going off if it existed)

 

Anything I need to remove to stop it doing this? How intertwined would the alarm system be on an L reg ZX? Not fussed it it hasnt got an alarm at all, sometimes I dont even bother to lock it!

This happened on my 106 after I'd disconnected the battery to have it welded. Quick Google search and I fpund and disconnected the alarm control box from under the dash. Presumably this would be something similar.

[Richard]

On the pre-facelift Xantia you can delete the alarm by removing a fuse (17 I think), so the ZX might be the same. On the gopping facelift Xantia the alarm shares a fuse with other things so you can't remove it.

[dollywobbler]

Had fun with the Young Gun Classics crowd today, including Angry Dicky who's Somerset has made it almost 500 miles so far this week, with just one condenser failure to contend with. He let me have a drive. It's marvellous!

 

Also caught up with M'Coli who's currently off cycling up our big 'test' hill from Shitfest again. And I got to drive an Anglia 105E for the first time. Not a bad day!

 

They're stopping in the camping field we used for Shitefest tonight, as they're plans have entirely gone out of the window. There's still a big patch of missing grass from Ed's inferno. 

[steve_earwig]

I need to replace the clips that held the carpet up. They are circular with prongs so you can only push them on one way. Any idea what they are called?

 

If you narrow it down a bit more than just a Pug I could probably find you a part number

[cms206]

In a somewhat unexpected turn of events, both the 850 and the Montego have sold within 24 hours of each other; both are staying in the AS family too.

 

This means I am down to the 940 Classic, the Council Estate and the Cavalier SRi. I've not had this few cars in a very long time.

[Cavcraft]

And....just 5 months after I took my 306 to the MOT and it dipped big time on the n/s/r inner wing, I finally went back to the garage to talk to them about it. It's going to cost £400 (£400!) to get it through the MOT, including the cam belt, tensioners and water pump change, and I cans till only use it as a van afterwards. 

If anyone wants a 306 rolling shell with 12 months MOT for £200 (it's a bit rough and will have to be used as a van) sing out, as the engine will live on in someone else's car, if things pan out ok.

 

Going to finally get the SAAB in for a new alternator and the engine sump breather replacing. The Vectra 'did that Vectra thing' again today and refused to start for a while. Left in an hour or so and it was fine. BECAUSE VAUXHALL.

 

The Kangoo is going to be pressed into service tomorrow, may have to fight against my will and buy a second hand, same colour tail gate for the Punto for ninety pissing quid (with no components or wiring!) which will grate quite a bit.

Talking of which, pretty sure the coolant temp sensor is the cause of one of the problems so will buy one and see what happens.

[The Moog]

If you narrow it down a bit more than just a Pug I could probably find you a part number

Thanks for the offer but I have found it they are Starlock fasteners - Issue is that they only seem to come in packs of 50 on ebay and I need 2

 

In other 405 news today the OSR brake keeps sticking on when using handbrake. The handbrake is at the top of its travel so I suspect the cables need renewing. The self adjuster is rusted to buggery as well so I think it is going to be a pig of a job.

[Wilko220]

Hoping to collect the black 75 Connoissuer on Saturday, the owner has just had a new battery fitted last week before going away in it, and knocked it down to £650 as she needs it gone due to the arrival of a brand new Scoda Yeti today. Unless someone more local gets there first I cannot turn this down....Can I?

Not really.

 

And that's probably over £100 worth of battery she's just put in it, from memory.

[beko1987]

I had a call from the seller of the ZX 3 days before I picked it up saying he was terribly sorry but the battery died, brand new one would be put on the next day... can't say I felt any sorrow about that!

 

I did the bounce test on the zx earlier, the rear has no spring in it at all, it didnt move. Front bounced around ok (as wellas I can remember a sprung car bouncing anyway) Think rear shocks will be next on the list after wheels and wing!

[Sigmund Fraud]

I did the bounce test on the zx earlier, the rear has no spring in it at all, it didnt move. Front bounced around ok (as wellas I can remember a sprung car bouncing anyway) Think rear shocks will be next on the list after wheels and wing!

 

Make sure the rear wheels don't have OMG PINEAPPLE SCENE NEGATIVE CAMBER, otherwise the stiffness could be due to very borked trailing arm bearings (which are a proper bastard to change !).

[steve_earwig]

Thanks for the offer but I have found it they are Starlock fasteners - Issue is that they only seem to come in packs of 50 on ebay and I need 2

 

Ah, it's a 405. It's a bit hard to see in the diagram so I'm not sure if it's what you're looking at (starlock?) but there's 2 of them and they're 35 pence each from Pug.

[beko1987]

Make sure the rear wheels don't have OMG PINEAPPLE SCENE NEGATIVE CAMBER, otherwise the stiffness could be due to very borked trailing arm bearings (which are a proper bastard to change !).

The stance seems good luckily, it had a low mileage rear beam fitted a few years ago, so hopefully I'll never have to worry about that*

[EssDeeWon]

Not really.

 

And that's probably over £100 worth of battery she's just put in it, from memory.

 

Yes I imagine so, I didnt ask how much it was but all the paperwork and receipts are present. To conclude;

 

1 owner from new

Serviced annually from new (last done in March)

New clutch in July 2009

Slave and Master Cylinders replaced again in Oct 2013

All drive belts replaced Sept 2013

New Coil Springs April 2013

New Battery last week

MOT and Tax until March 2015

 

Due to being a near 3 hour trip to view I asked her to remove the oil cap and check for any mayo, but its described as being clean with just some dark brown oil ressidue on the inside of the cap 

 

Apparently, for £650 there is no one else interested and its been on trader and bay. Should be collecting it Saturday....

 

Seems there is not alot of love for these early 75's, I think they look much more classy than the later ones..

[Mr_Bo11ox]

Unless one of the shocks has seized up completely (pretty freakin rare) i would suspect the beam if I had a zx with no rear suspension. I would say take the shockers off and check em (to see it they're solid) before shelling out on new ones!!

[The Moog]

As suspected the rear handbrake is knackered cables. I have always had issues with getting right brake bits for French cars because of all the variations, so decided to try the main dealers. Ordered the right and left one for £20 plus Vat.

 

Got quote for other bits, anyone fancy a main handbrake cable at £133 plus VAT?

 

They don't stock the wheel cylinders anymore either.

 

Guy wasn't filled with confidence that I would get them that quickly. Might end up without a car for a week or so.

 

Will get the wheel cylinders from GSF as they are £10 each. Hoping I can get away with just replacing those bits.

[holbeck]

Pondering my fleet going forward.

 

My Suzuki Vitara has done sterling service as a builders truck during a house renovation project.

However that is now coming to an end and It's going to be surplus. I am in two minds whether to keep as a winter vehicle, or punt it on while it still has 6+ months MOT on it.

 

A mate has suggested I bang an advert on the board at my local country store, for the most likely audience for a cheap 4x4. 

 

 

My BMW e30 Baur should be delivered by scruff shortly for a quick MOT and service at a local tame fettler. So hopefully I will get some use out of it this year.

[Cavcraft]

Great* interesting* and new* news, I'm going to buy a car this afternoon.

 

It's a crossword clue, 8 letter and 5 letters. Clue: they're all shit, especially these:

 

V_u__alL   C_r_a

[Pillock]

HYUNDAI SONATA?

[phil_lihp]

A Corsa is not a proper Corsa until it's passed through the Cavcraft Approved Used Shite program, subjected to a thorough 2-point inspection and resold with a full 12 minute warranty and guaranteed customer satisfaction.  Fortunately, there are very few Corsas left which have not been through this system.  In fact, that might have been the last one.

[bub2006]

Took the 53 plate vectra for MOT today. Chappy said its the best looking modern underneath. No rotten lines,shagged bushes or anything. One advisory on a exhaust bracket. The front pipe has an hanger each side,one has broke but exhaust is supported. Not bad for 140k on the clock and it don't get washed too often.

[Lord Sterling]

Great* interesting* and new* news, I'm going to buy a car this afternoon.

 

It's a crossword clue, 8 letter and 5 letters. Clue: they're all shit, especially these:

 

V_u__alL C_r_a

Rover 827 Coupe with LPG?

[Lacquer Peel]

As suspected the rear handbrake is knackered cables. I have always had issues with getting right brake bits for French cars because of all the variations, so decided to try the main dealers. Ordered the right and left one for £20 plus Vat.

 

Got quote for other bits, anyone fancy a main handbrake cable at £133 plus VAT?

 

They don't stock the wheel cylinders anymore either.

 

Guy wasn't filled with confidence that I would get them that quickly. Might end up without a car for a week or so.

 

Will get the wheel cylinders from GSF as they are £10 each. Hoping I can get away with just replacing those bits.

 

What I used to do with PSA stuff was use the online parts catalogue (which I can't find the link for now, bugger!) to check the part number and search for it on eBay, it'd often bring up cheap NOS stuff.

 

Edit: here it is - http://public.servicebox.peugeot.com/pages/index.jsp

[The Moog]

Cheers Mr Peel

Intention is to restore this one so tracking down bits is important.

 

In other news if you see a shinjy Gold XJ8 being driven by a 35 chav, that will be my brother driving the world* famous* one celebrity* owner car.

 

Please dont mistake him for the magnificent Rusty Lee and ask for his autograph.

[worldofceri]

Mercedez Benz Newz:

 

Changed the coolant on my W124 E280 a couple of weeks ago. Went mad and used fancy ‘green’ stuff and everything. Well, I don't know what I did wrong, but ever since the temp gauge has been reading worryingly high. I was kind of hoping this was at least partly due to the warmer weather and the fact that I've done more high-speed driving and load-lugging than usual lately. Still, I reckon I probably got an air lock or summert in the system. Is this plausible?

 

Anyway, I've just come out of Sainsbury's to find a puddle under the bumper; there's a pin-hole leak in the top of the rad. Don't really know if this is coincidence or what.

[steve_earwig]

What I used to do with PSA stuff was use the online parts catalogue (which I can't find the link for now, bugger!) to check the part number and search for it on eBay, it'd often bring up cheap NOS stuff.

 

Edit: here it is - http://public.servicebox.peugeot.com/pages/index.jsp

The Citroen version is http://service.citroen.com/

 

Never had a problem with spares but I use Service Box to know what I'm doing, rather than rely on the parts books/databases in the factors because they're usually wrong..