New POD Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 New Lucas blades ordered the Bosch ones are making a racket after only 12month on the car, cleaning the screen/wipers has done jack. I can see the driver one skipping too. Looking for a cheap (new) stereo which has USB/MP3 capability and perhaps Bluetooth, any suggestions?The best wipers I've ever purchased came from Asda. Better than Bosch and GM I do 20k miles a year. Tend to replace them every 15k. RobT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkyarddog Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 Snowed quite heavily here this afternoon, Two antiquated Vauxhalls covered in it.Glad I don't have to rely on them to start in the morning RobT, egg, Jim Bell and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beko1987 Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 If i started my 406 and then removed the battery would it continue to be turned on? Say, to drive it to a scrapyard to save its good battery... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
17-Coffees Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 I finally bought an alternator for the my LS400. Due to arrive this week. MUCH EXCITE! dome 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 If i started my 406 and then removed the battery would it continue to be turned on? Say, to drive it to a scrapyard to save its good battery... This sounds suicidal to me. Get some rubber gloves or something else that doesn't conduct to hold the tools if you want to go through with it. (I don't see why not, though), I hope someone that knows more than me is along shortly to give actual advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 Why not say you'd like to keep the battery when you get there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beko1987 Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 Why not say you'd like to keep the battery when you get there?Cos I wasn't sure if they knocked money off or not. Saying that though when I took the laguna in I just parked it up and wandered in, they barely looked at it. Could park up, whip the battery off and into the Zafira and then saunter into the office Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auntiemaryscanary Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 Nippa has been running really lumpy from cold start and also affecting acceleration when warmed. No obvious loose connections and HT leads, distributor cap & arm, spark plugs etc changed 10 months ago. Wondered if could be one of temperature sensors? Only engine service item it's not had whilst I've had it in 2 1/2 years is a fuel filter. Purchased from Euros on "sale" and running tons better. Can actually make it accelerate, novelty! Should be cold enough in the morning to see if it's cured start up bother.Perfect cold start - was fuel starvation. Well chuffed coz it's not often I manage to fix anything car wise. 320touring and The Moog 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bub2006 Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 Sam I highly doubt it will work for long. Too many electronics on the hdi. Old school mechanical pumps then yes. beko1987 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 Even mechanical pumps had a 12v stop solenoid feed that you would have needed to keep live. Anyone local got an utterly shagged battery you could have? I've got loads here, a zillion miles away. Sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beko1987 Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 I'm half tempted to park out of the way at the scrapyard and half inch it... Loosen the clamps before we leave I'm not sure what I'll do with it kind, but it seems a waste to just bin it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 Some cars will run quite happily on the output from the alternator without needing a battery in the circuit. I can't remember if the 406 does or not, so not very helpful, soz. Craig the Princess and LightBulbFun 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bub2006 Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 The xud used to but I don't think the hdi engine does very well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuboy Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 Early start today get droplinks changed on missus princess wagon, thank god years ago i collected load of slim spanners to get on reverse of droplinks to undo the nuts.. mrbenn, auntiemaryscanary, Crusty Sills and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 Update on the 335 Back at brutha_tourings Belts are on order - we'll need to check pulley alignment before fitting them to avoid any repeat. We'll also need a replacement heater valve. Split_Pin, mrbenn, The Moog and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 Keeping the audi then? dome 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dome Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 In the pub last night and I mentioned to a boy I know about the Jag x300 looking forlorn in his neighbours driveway. I'd spotted it while walking the dog around the village. "Oh there's another one in the garage too, i'll find out about them for you" If anything comes of this I can lay the blame squarely at the good ladys feet. If she hadn't wanted the dog I'd never have walked him past the house with the broken Jags... somewhatfoolish, The Moog, Supernaut and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broadsword Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 In the pub last night and I mentioned to a boy I know about the Jag x300 looking forlorn in his neighbours driveway. I'd spotted it while walking the dog around the village. "Oh there's another one in the garage too, i'll find out about them for you" If anything comes of this I can lay the blame squarely at the good ladys feet. If she hadn't wanted the dog I'd never have walked him past the house with the broken Jags...Just imagine if there is an XJR lurking in there, or one with a manual transmission. I insist you investigate and report the findings here! eddyramrod, chodweaver and dome 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auntiemaryscanary Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 Didn't bother using the oil suction thingy. Just changed the oil by drain plug plus new oil filter. The Nippa only holds 2.1 litres of oil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeR Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 no one has been murdered in my bathroom ,,,, its my blood ... spent ages cleaning it up just tried one of those tooth brushes powered by a miniature electric buzz saw engine ........ new battery and firm bristles as well !!! I think I see a automobile use for these wicked little things ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRi05 Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 Having worked almost every day since the new year I have most of this month off, meaning I finally have time for car stuff. Took the jag for a SUPER LASER wheel alignment as it had a slight pull to the right and an annoying wobble between 60-70.I didn't realise just what a difference it would make, took it a good hard drive up some country roads and it handles like an absolute dream now. Very happy. Guy who done the alignment was very complimentary towards it when it was on the ramp as well which was nice. A service will be next up for it. Unclefester, eddyramrod, Fat_Pirate and 14 others 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulgalour Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 Got a bit desperate trying to take the wheel off Mike's Range Rover. Mike had already tried hammers, more hammers, kicking, hammers again, driving around the with wheel nuts slackened off, driving around with NO wheel nuts, and an extensive array of swearing. No dice. So, let's see if the Princess can help. Nope. All that did was make some smelly clutch smells and drag the Range Rover and the axle stand it was on across the floor. Erm. Okay then. We've left it with no wheel nuts, a jack just underneath the car but not touching anything, and the weight of the car on the wheel. Perhaps it'll free off overnight somehow. danthecapriman, mrbenn, Fat_Pirate and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puddlethumper Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 If i started my 406 and then removed the battery would it continue to be turned on? Say, to drive it to a scrapyard to save its good battery...Is it a diesel ? I've run my xud with no battery after starting.Enough lecky to keep the solenoid open is good to go.You could just try it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puddlethumper Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 I've had a couple of scam texts lately. The first was, allegedly, from Paypal asking if I couldverify a payment to somebody I've never heard of tothe sum of £20.04p. Click on link below. Yeh right !!Got in touch with Paypal and, yep, scam. Trying toget bank details. Immediately changed passwordto be on the safe side.Second was, allegedly, from HSBC who I have never been with. Click on link below. FRO.I can see people getting caught out and clicking the link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fumbler Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 Welcome to the wonderful world of social engineering! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 If i started my 406 and then removed the battery would it continue to be turned on? Say, to drive it to a scrapyard to save its good battery...You'll likely have the alternator either frazzle itself or the engine ECU in short order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbenn Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 Got a bit desperate trying to take the wheel off Mike's Range Rover. Mike had already tried hammers, more hammers, kicking, hammers again, driving around the with wheel nuts slackened off, driving around with NO wheel nuts, and an extensive array of swearing. No dice. So, let's see if the Princess can help. 20180304-01.jpg 20180304-02.jpg 20180304-03.jpg Nope. All that did was make some smelly clutch smells and drag the Range Rover and the axle stand it was on across the floor. Erm. Okay then. We've left it with no wheel nuts, a jack just underneath the car but not touching anything, and the weight of the car on the wheel. Perhaps it'll free off overnight somehow.10 out of 10 for effort and creative thinking! vulgalour and MikeKnight 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fumbler Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 Conversation between brother and colleagues: Colleague: "How much was fuel for your car this week?"Brother: "Well I filled up two thirds of a tank...."Colleague: "So how much was it?"Brother: "Only £75....."Colleagues: "ROFL" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New POD Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 So family RAC membership is due for the 4 of us National Recovery, £185 So before phoning I went on quidco, looked at AA 40% cashback on the introductory rate Recovery, home start and Onward Travel (hotel or hire car) Comes in at £137.40 after the cash back. Phones RAC, I'm now paying £138 for 15 months, for Recovery, and Onward Travel (but no home start - not ever needed it) Basically they make it up mrbenn and beko1987 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beko1987 Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 You'll likely have the alternator either frazzle itself or the engine ECU in short order.Its only got to last 1.3 miles! But I picked up a scrap battery on the way home tonight and saved a very kind man a trip to the tip apparently! Then a good friend messaged me saying he had a scrap battery too (too late) but also needed one so if the bosch in the 406 fits his missus's Zafira A gsi that'll be £20 right there and a happy mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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