New POD Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 The bypass is being built. At last. Sent from my BV6000 using TapatalkIt has a bypass. They call it the M6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chodweaver Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 Ah, no. The M6 has a bypass. It's called the A34. It goes through Congleton... Sent from my BV6000 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike D Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 The new steering wheel arrived for the Astra yesterday to replace the nasty leper one that was fitted Much better Also it's the first steering wheel I've ever removed with a T50 torx bit too rather than a proper nut Lord Sterling, Kiltox, Jerzy Woking and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuboy Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 The new steering wheel arrived for the Astra yesterday to replace the nasty leper one that was fitted wheel1.jpg wheel2.jpg wheel3.jpg wheel4.jpg Much better Also it's the first steering wheel I've ever removed with a T50 torx bit too rather than a proper nuti remember doing upgrade on friends mk4 sxi to vxr one he was frightened of air bags, so how i laughed when he stuck his head in to see how was going and i shouted BANG never seen him run so fast... Supernaut, mrbenn, Fat_Pirate and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike D Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 I must admit the old ringpiece had a bit of a pucker going on while I disconnected / reconnected mine egg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New POD Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 Ah, no. The M6 has a bypass. It's called the A34. It goes through Congleton... Sent from my BV6000 using TapatalkTrue. Although Holmes Chapel is always fun when the M6 is fecked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chodweaver Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 Granted. Pinch point in town versus the ring road with a big school on it... Hmmm. Sent from my BV6000 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael t Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 Just a quick heads up for anyone who uses Twitter, I've a Chod spotting page on there - @CrapCcollective any follows, likes, RT's would be greatly appreciated! jumpingjehovahs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve79 Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 I'm gonna be in deep shit later!!! michael t, Saabnut, HarmonicCheeseburger and 12 others 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beko1987 Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 I can't find the wanted thread, but could anyone post me a length of scrap copper brake pipe and an M10 bolt? I want to use it as a camshaft locking tool as per here - http://www.eastment.net/206cb/206cbpage2.htm and it seems a waste to buy new stuff.. Anyone got a bit they could roll up and lob at Hermes for a few £? Doesn't have to be mint etc, ill use it and bin it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulgalour Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 Got an update on the Princess repairs which are mostly going smoothly, except for the hub nuts breaking tools because of how tight they're on. Actually pretty pleased I inflicted the job on someone else (sorry, SoC) now, I wouldn't have stood a chance! beko1987, loserone, scaryoldcortina and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 I've just ordered train tickets for Saturday. There is going to be a collection! Tickman, The Moog, chodweaver and 16 others 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 I've just ordered train tickets for Saturday. There is going to be a collection!Get in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 Might be an Autotest contender too, but no further clues... The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Tidybeard Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 Okay, so, new cars have driver assists up the wazoo, speed limiters, sensors and all that to make it easier to drive itself in case you're not a very good driver. Why not just catch the bus? What's the point in new cars now? because to do my 35 minute jouney to work would take over 2 hours on the feckin bus is why!! vulgalour and HarmonicCheeseburger 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 After looking at the Audi's scuttle with dome at Scotoshite last night, it appeared that a possible cause of the wet driver's footwell is that the plastic scuttle drain panel is missing, and that the underlying bulkhead drains are clogged with leaves and shite. The bonnet release cable passes through the bulkhead right here via a grommet. There are also 2 drains near here, one immediately to the left of the grommet on the side panel and a bigger one in front. The former was completely blocked and I think that water was pooling here and seeping through the bonnet release. The fusebox lid was also loose and I'm amazed that it hadnt got wet. I reattached it properly. I now need a scuttle panel as it has a duct that channels rainwater directly towards the drains underneath. That is not going to be easy. Check out the shite that came out, this is just some of it. I did both sides. egg, davehedgehog31, Supernaut and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tickman Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 Will just keepiy t clear of shit be good enough without getting the uncommon part? Split_Pin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 stillgamerover by srblythe, on Flickr Finally got to see the Rover 220 of many autoshiters appearing in the last episode of still game last night... Slappy, CGSB, RobT and 21 others 24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuboy Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 Please dont shot me but cant see on my phone the ebay thread as just seen this on faecesache.. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/357456564845944/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMC Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 One for ask a shifter maybe but are 3 door Citroen zsaras (?spelling) rare? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 One for ask a shifter maybe but are 3 door Citroen zsaras (?spelling) rare?Xsara. Yes they are quite rare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 Reckon it's time for a wash? Caught a couple of lads taking pics from their van.. richardmorris, Split_Pin, Supernaut and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulgalour Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 What are you parking that under, a pterodactyl nest? Yes I know the theory is that pterodactyls were ground nesting, I'm using them for comic effect, get off my case dinosaur scientists! Tickman, HarmonicCheeseburger, Amishtat and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 After looking at the Audi's scuttle with dome at Scotoshite last night, it appeared that a possible cause of the wet driver's footwell is that the plastic scuttle drain panel is missing, and that the underlying bulkhead drains are clogged with leaves and shite. 20190328_184245.jpg The bonnet release cable passes through the bulkhead right here via a grommet. There are also 2 drains near here, one immediately to the left of the grommet on the side panel and a bigger one in front. The former was completely blocked and I think that water was pooling here and seeping through the bonnet release. The fusebox lid was also loose and I'm amazed that it hadnt got wet. I reattached it properly. I now need a scuttle panel as it has a duct that channels rainwater directly towards the drains underneath. That is not going to be easy. Check out the shite that came out, this is just some of it. I did both sides. 20190328_185409.jpgTurns out that the scuttle panel is intentionally missing, leaving the fusebox poorly protected. Great* design Audi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Sterling Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 Arse - wanted to use the BMW to go to work in today. Last night I went round to change cars only to find BMWs battery has died. No lights and remote central locking is not working. The door lock barrell is fucked so I can't get into the car at all, I can though get into the boot where the battery is so I could probably jump the battery from there and wake it up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scaryoldcortina Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 Got an update on the Princess repairs which are mostly going smoothly, except for the hub nuts breaking tools because of how tight they're on. Actually pretty pleased I inflicted the job on someone else (sorry, SoC) now, I wouldn't have stood a chance! MoT is booked for 2pm. mercedade, Tickman, Coprolalia and 10 others 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beko1987 Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 Has it passed yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scaryoldcortina Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 Has it passed yet?yes 1980 car passes mot on page 1980. BeEP, Supernaut, djim and 20 others 23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 Huzzah! Do you want to look at an MG? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangernomics Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 Stupid xj battery died, so bought a jag branded used one for a whole £25 off the breakers down the road. Old cars eh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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