Cavcraft Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 Heater blower doesn't work on the T25. They're only about £35 though, or something like that. Not so bad, hey? Actually YES IT FUCKING WELL IS because it seems you have to take the entire dash board off/out to change it. Also, 'because VW' the twatting battery has decided to keep flattening itself the last few days, and changing to a known good one possibly isn't any different. My neighbour asked for first refusal if I decided to sell it, will be knocking her door down soon if it carries on like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clayts450 Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 7 hours ago, BL Bloke said: The £140 Fiesta has gone in for an MOT today. I'm not expecting it to pass but hopefully there won't be too much that needs doing. And....? Don't keep us in suspenders... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holbeck Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 Just been to France in the C15, This beaut was at a garage that sèemed still to be open. dozeydustman, Braddon81, Stanky and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BL Bloke Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 3 hours ago, clayts450 said: And....? Don't keep us in suspenders... Fail. ? DSCF0851 by timothy jones, on Flickr The CV boot and tyres were mentioned as advisories on last year's MOT so I knew they'd probably need doing although I didn't realise the front tyre was so bad. Overall not as bad as I thought it might be and no mention of corrosion which was a pleasant surprise considering the rather crusty rear arches. I will be getting it sorted as I enjoy driving it and I'd like a chance to get a couple of pictures of it with my brother's Fiesta. BorniteIdentity and egg 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtriple Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 I checked the Power steering fluid again (just because I worry...) and it is now a lovely nearly clear fluid with just a pale green tinge, just like it should be. This is good Also just had to get something out of the boot of the car for a friend: pressed the unlock button and all the lights came on (headlights etc and the interior ones) as well as the car unlocking and she oohed and aahed over it. Another female gadget freak It's not just men who are sad old bastards... Tickman and Jim Bell 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 9 hours ago, BL Bloke said: Fail. ? DSCF0851 by timothy jones, on Flickr The CV boot and tyres were mentioned as advisories on last year's MOT so I knew they'd probably need doing although I didn't realise the front tyre was so bad. Overall not as bad as I thought it might be and no mention of corrosion which was a pleasant surprise considering the rather crusty rear arches. I will be getting it sorted as I enjoy driving it and I'd like a chance to get a couple of pictures of it with my brother's Fiesta. That’s an amazing result for a Fiesta in the deep autumn of its lifespan. Nice one! BL Bloke 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
00833827 Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 So a fail for the paj jnr _ theres a rust hole near the rear i had not seen. Its about 2 inchs wide. Patch it says the chap and be right as rain. Time to get the welder out i suppose ? All good otherwise. Spurious, stuboy and Eddie Honda 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dozeydustman Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 3 morning's worth of shed tidying and chucking crap out has resulted in this so far. Only a few gardening tools to hang up and the floor to sweep really. It's amazing how much you can get in a 7ft x 4ft shed with a bit of thought. Yes I have two lawnmowers. Then I'll be off to the tip with that above tonne bag after I've put yet more trimmings in it. Hopefully I can at least see what is making the clonking noise on the Saab this afternoon. Craig the Princess and egg 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
00833827 Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 Heres me hole : im not the best welder in the world and would be nervous to the proximity to the fuel tank so im going to have to think about this one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtriple Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 Just bought Kyle a load of stainless nuts and bolts for his birthday, give him something to put on the workbench Right, I am off out to try and restore my headlights. If I'm not back in an hour, send nubile blondes to look for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulgalour Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 Saw a 2006 Morgan just now with the plate OO06 MOG which looked weird. I didn't think you could have OO as the first letters on plate. Is it some sort of special thing, like a military plate or something? If so, what on earth is it doing on an ordinary Morgan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorrisItalSLX Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 OO is an Oxford plate according to my brief spot of research. vulgalour 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meggersdog Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 23 minutes ago, vulgalour said: Saw a 2006 Morgan just now with the plate OO06 MOG which looked weird. I didn't think you could have OO as the first letters on plate. Is it some sort of special thing, like a military plate or something? If so, what on earth is it doing on an ordinary Morgan? Nope, one of my customers has oo06**e. Her name is Gail so with a strategically placed coloured fixing the plate reads like a strong wind. vulgalour 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtriple Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 There used to be a BMW running around in Plymouth with the plate: OO06OOD which I thought looked quite good, but I am sad that way. Been a polishing of a solitary headlight, results are mxed mainly down to the fact that I didn't spend enough time on the various grades of sandpaper - it starts at 800, then 1500, 2000 and finally, 3000. The last two are cushioned pads and all of them go on a pad that goes in the drill. The final stage is applied with this posh sponge thing that looks like it escaped from an anachoic chamber! Quite impressive really, Autoglym £28 or £24 with a trade card. Sadly, the body was vaguely willing to start again at 800 grade and do a better job but the drills battery was not and the final polish as it was, was done at a speed that a rusty clockwork slow worm would consider, tardy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadhg Tiogar Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 Here we are again at Garage Dubois-Loizou, to have another fucked alternator replaced by a non-fucked Valeo one: This means there is a damp patch at home: There must be a leak..... strangeangel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 That CX would make me weep. Top stuff for keeping on with it! richardmorris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fumbler Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 1 hour ago, Tadhg Tiogar said: Here we are again at Garage Dubois-Loizou, to have another fucked alternator replaced by a non-fucked Valeo one: There must be a leak..... Ah yes, but if you park the car up again, there's no leak to see! Problem solved! Tadhg Tiogar and Christine 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadhg Tiogar Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 42 minutes ago, egg said: That CX would make me weep. Top stuff for keeping on with it! Y'know why I keep on with it? Because everything* else about it actually runs just grand. I can't ask for more because I know I wouldn't find another N/A one that solid for the price I paid. Turbo ones are just complex. Although, Monsieur Dubois did say, as I was leaving his establishment, that after years of training and experience in CXs he still couldn't understand why such a perfect car was built so badly. And that from a Frenchman! egg, Christine, Fumbler and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New POD Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 5 hours ago, meggersdog said: Nope, one of my customers has oo06**e. Her name is Gail so with a strategically placed coloured fixing the plate reads like a strong wind. What you really want is OM66GMO or OM06OMG or MO61GOM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownnova Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 The little dribble of PAS fluid coming from the MX5s cooler pipe has turned into a veritable stream... pissballs Its due at a show on Sunday. A string of annoying issues means Im really starting to fall out of love with it now.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadhg Tiogar Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 2 hours ago, Fumbler said: Ah yes, but if you park the car up again, there's no leak to see! Problem solved! It may not solve the problem, but I like the way your mind works... Fumbler and Christine 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 The little dribble of PAS fluid coming from the MX5s cooler pipe has turned into a veritable stream... pissballs Its due at a show on Sunday. A string of annoying issues means Im really starting to fall out of love with it now.... Bypass it. Just loop the rubber hose - it isn't needed really unless track work. brownnova and egg 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuboy Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 8 hours ago, xtriple said: Right, I am off out to try and restore my headlights. If I'm not back in an hour, send nubile blondes to look for me! all i can find ............. Tadhg Tiogar and xtriple 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cms206 Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 WIFE_CMS is currently jobless, the wee man has a constant cold and has entered the terrible twos and I'm working 15 hour shifts most days now. Ideal time to buy another shitter with no MOT thats at the other end of the country. Anyone have recommendations for tyres in Surrey, or even better have some cheap but legal wheels in 4x108 (I think) flavour in that locale that I can buy/beg/steal/borrow next Friday? Skizzer, Craig the Princess and BorniteIdentity 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 Up early this morning - I'm about to jump into the Rover and head north. North of the Wall, in fact, to a mystical land where wild Volvos roam free and wee baby haggises frolic amongst the thistles. loserone, taxi paul, The Moog and 9 others 11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 37 minutes ago, wuvvum said: Up early this morning - I'm about to jump into the Rover and head north. North of the Wall, in fact, to a mystical land where wild Volvos roam free and wee baby haggises frolic amongst the thistles. Collection? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 If still about on wed wuv it's Scotoshite:) wuvvum 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shedenvy Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 When did Peugeots get so damned sexy? Future shite right there. Lord Sterling, BorniteIdentity, Brodders and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 8 minutes ago, shedenvy said: When did Peugeots get so damned sexy? Future shite right there. 1962 egg, Mally, Tickman and 4 others 4 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevebrookman Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 I’ve got to be honest, saw one of those 508’s in Dubrovnik last week. Superb looking car-looked at the specs and the diesel and petrol engines are quite small but push out very high bhp-could b3 a bit dodgy in a few years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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