Bren Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Done. CGSB, dugong, oldcars and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tickman Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 My sister's 06 Ford Focus has just snapped its timing belt, had it less than 12 months from a trader and 'had' the belt done for them getting it, the mechanic who has looked at it today says the belt is definitely more than 12 months old. I have told her to call the garage they got the car from, anyone care to guess her chances of a satisfactory outcome? Quoted £500 for a new belt and sorted (I guess that is sorting any valves that may have changed shape too) At that cost with the MOT about to arrive also it might be worth throwing the towel in with it, shame I am not closer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smellypoo Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Christ. MB needs to get off Facebook ASAP, or at the least stop taking troll comments to heart. I had a look at that page, it's marked with a tick to say it's 'official', but it also says it's a fan page - I'm a bit suspect as a result. I can't think that he'd really be arsed with responding? He is known to be on twitter as @mikebrewer, that seems to be a genuine page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smellypoo Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 My sister's 06 Ford Focus has just snapped its timing belt, had it less than 12 months from a trader and 'had' the belt done for them getting it, the mechanic who has looked at it today says the belt is definitely more than 12 months old. I have told her to call the garage they got the car from, anyone care to guess her chances of a satisfactory outcome? Quoted £500 for a new belt and sorted (I guess that is sorting any valves that may have changed shape too) At that cost with the MOT about to arrive also it might be worth throwing the towel in with it, shame I am not closer. To swap with an exchange cylinder head with valves off a donor engine, new belts, tensioner and water pump while they're at it, inclusive of labour. I paid about 350 for that on a Focus a few years back, at mates rates so assuming the quote is for the same 'stuff', I'd say 500 sounds about right. Depending on the value of the car and whatever might be needed for the MOT, it might not be economical if it's coming out of her own pocket. Re: the trader, if they don't play ball and it can be proven they didn't do the belt, it might be possible to pursue through small claims court or whatever they call it these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bren Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 They may have changed the belt but neglected the tensioners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tickman Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 To swap with an exchange cylinder head with valves off a donor engine, new belts, tensioner and water pump while they're at it, inclusive of labour. I paid about 350 for that on a Focus a few years back, at mates rates so assuming the quote is for the same 'stuff', I'd say 500 sounds about right. Depending on the value of the car and whatever might be needed for the MOT, it might not be economical if it's coming out of her own pocket. Re: the trader, if they don't play ball and it can be proven they didn't do the belt, it might be possible to pursue through small claims court or whatever they call it these days. Pretty much exactly what I thought. They may have changed the belt but neglected the tensioners.I think the guy who has looked at it 'very strongly' doubts it was done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 I had a look at that page, it's marked with a tick to say it's 'official', but it also says it's a fan page - I'm a bit suspect as a result. I can't think that he'd really be arsed with responding? He is known to be on twitter as @mikebrewer, that seems to be a genuine page.They've missed the s off the end too. 'Wheeler Dealer'? egg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayMK Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Collected my 205 automatic from the garage today. It drove fine after its 4 weeks stay having its head gasket fixed, the slow turnaround because it was at a main dealer but charged at staff rates (son works there) and thus subject to full paying customers taking priority. They've done a good job, though my final judgement will await putting more miles under its belt. Today, just 65 miles covered. No steam, no bubbles, oil so clean it's hard to see on the dipstick, no water level warning lights.......but the 'catalyst/diagnostic' warning light did come on several times for a few seconds, as it has done since I bought the car in April 2015. It runs very cleanly according to the emissions test, so I'll put this down to Frenchness. I'm happy . catsinthewelder, CGSB, mercedade and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rml2345 Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Went to fuel the Xantia and found the filler cap missing, which means I've left it somewhere from the last fuel stop.Buggeration.On the plus side, nipped to the local breakers and got one off a 306 for £free. It must be the only yard in the area that's filling up with cars again too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panhard65 Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Just sorted shitefest accomadation just need to fit a tow ball on the 204 now. Angrydicky, trigger, dollywobbler and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Running problems on the bASe Sierra. Any help appreciated over on the thread. X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cms206 Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Clearout needed. 205GRD, 406HDi, 345DL, and three 700 estates to go. Harrumph. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Let the dog see the 345 bone... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiltox Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Just noticed what I thought was a big fuck off scuff on the rear bumper of my hire car - turns out there's some weird clear plastic film on the bumper which is now dirty as fuck after 1100 miles - dirt actually under the film Wonder if it was left on the bumper after the thorough* PDI I'm sure a rental car gets (it's only got 2700 miles on the clock and I've done 1100 of those) or whether it's some attempt to protect the bumper from scratches, looks awful anyway and I'm sure they'll try to charge me for "damage" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cms206 Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Let the dog see the 345 bone...I'll dig out some pictures... it's been off the road 19 years. Starts and drives but needs work. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cms206 Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Just been to see a 2013/13-plate VDL Futura 2. One fleet owner from new, 170k on the clock... and still on it's factory filters. I think we'll be passing on that. On the subject of coaches, I spent all weekend on Carlisle rail replacement with our 60-plate Bova Futura, 6-speed auto, DAF 9.6-litre 365bhp engine. 1400 miles covered at 12.6mpg, which was fairly reasonable considering it was fully loaded most of the time at the EML is on due to emissions equipment issues. 62mph = 1000rpm. We've recently acquired a 10-plate Neoplan Tourliner with a 12-speed auto and a 400bhp MAN 10.5-litre engine. Out of interest, I ran the figures. On a 5 day tour with the same driver, half loaded with light luggage on a combined cycle it averaged... 7.2mpg. I don't think it'll stay long. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk Eddie Honda, rml2345 and oldcars 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripped fred Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 My Astra has been pressed into service to help my mum out for a bit. She has an 06 cmax 1.6 which someone drove into on the motorway and then pushed her into the car in front. It looks like new bumpers and lights required plus the wheel well needs straightening. Her insurance company has written it off and paid her £2000 less £180 to buy the car back. A one man bodyshop place nearby, who they've used before, is going to fix it up for £800 but he can't do it for 8 weeks. It's worth fixing I think because it's been looked after, new timing belt etc. My Astra started first turn after a 4 month lay up, albeit with the required glow plugs on 5 times. It sounds a rough old beast when first started but soon settles down. My mum said it feels 'very nice to drive'. I think the easy controls and power steering help. mrbenn, RobT and Rusty_Rocket 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripped fred Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Just noticed what I thought was a big fuck off scuff on the rear bumper of my hire car - turns out there's some weird clear plastic film on the bumper which is now dirty as fuck after 1100 miles - dirt actually under the film Wonder if it was left on the bumper after the thorough* PDI I'm sure a rental car gets (it's only got 2700 miles on the clock and I've done 1100 of those) or whether it's some attempt to protect the bumper from scratches, looks awful anyway and I'm sure they'll try to charge me for "damage"I wouldn't be able to resist taking it off. Jerzy Woking and mrbenn 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiltox Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Thought about it but I'm sure they'll tell me the custom protective film made of unobtanium is £1000 to replace (the excess amount, strangely enough) if I do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Chickened out changing the thermostat in the end. My mobile guy Dan has just been ( mainly to the neighbour's car) and swapped it for me. Here is the 104,000 mile original. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 In pan testing. Lacquer Peel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Well it did open, the question is- was it opening fully? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoze Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 This week in "Skoze's engine-building by numbers"It only bloody works. Refusing to idle, intermittent rev counter, oil pressure off the gauge, perfect. Richard, dome, danthecapriman and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarvinsMom Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 jaguar failed the MOT. now't especially worrying, headlamp aim all too pot, 2 back axil damper bushes kippered and a bearing in the back hub to wishbone got too much play in it. though it's never passed at the first attempt, and following on from the Mini debacle (which still isn't tested) means we could be all out of legal cars before too long, if this trend continues. anyone fancy a slightly broken Jaguar? how about a broken Mini? no, i didn't think so....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slappy Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Been worrying about a slight knock from my suspension for a couple of weeks, and planned to get it looked at at the end of the week. Interim solution: turn up the music. The solution became unviable when the front nearside spring coil broke this afternoon about 3 roads from home. Not sure if related or not, but I guess I'll find out the hard way soon enough. Rather glad I let the train take the strain when I went to Westest Wales this past weekend... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tickman Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Clearout needed. 205GRD, 406HDi, 345DL, and three 700 estates to go. Harrumph. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk406 info please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldcars Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Just been to see a 2013/13-plate VDL Futura 2. One fleet owner from new, 170k on the clock... and still on it's factory filters. I think we'll be passing on that. On the subject of coaches, I spent all weekend on Carlisle rail replacement with our 60-plate Bova Futura, 6-speed auto, DAF 9.6-litre 365bhp engine. 1400 miles covered at 12.6mpg, which was fairly reasonable considering it was fully loaded most of the time at the EML is on due to emissions equipment issues. 62mph = 1000rpm. We've recently acquired a 10-plate Neoplan Tourliner with a 12-speed auto and a 400bhp MAN 10.5-litre engine. Out of interest, I ran the figures. On a 5 day tour with the same driver, half loaded with light luggage on a combined cycle it averaged... 7.2mpg. I don't think it'll stay long. Sent from my SM-G930F using TapatalkI do like a Neoplan. Remember mid early to mid 90's a company called Travelguide that ran them to Spain, Estartit etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bren Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 This week in "Skoze's engine-building by numbers"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNmDfw7PvxgIt only bloody works. Refusing to idle, intermittent rev counter, oil pressure off the gauge, perfect. Count your lucky stars - there has been many an essex owner wishing they had oil pressure. dome 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dugong Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Rover 25 diesel is back up and running again. In a previous episode, it snapped its v-belt, causing me to lose the PAS and brake servo on an NSL road. A new belt was procured; this was in fact the second one after my car, a non A/C car, was built after MGR standardised the belt size so every L Series 25 used the A/C belt regardless of whether or not magic fridge was fitted or not. In true baffling MGR fashion, the longer belt was cheaper and netted me a £1.50 discount when exchanged. It was slashing down yesterday so Jozza and I stuffed it in the unit for fettling. Jozza did most of the fitting because he has slightly better hand / eye co-ordination than me. I reconnected the MAF for my test drive. Although it looks like toilet I can't see it needing much for a test. It'll then be up for sale. If anyone wants a lard powered R3 they wouldn't be afraid to leave anywhere, get in touch. I also stuffed a head unit in the Laguna. Can't recommend the mechless Clarion FZ102E enough, the lighting's close enough to be factory. Jim Bell, oldcars, RobT and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hooli Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 I do like a Neoplan. Remember mid early to mid 90's a company called Travelguide that ran them to Spain, Estartit etc. I used to like driving Merc Neoplans, not as much as Scania Isisars though. oldcars 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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