barefoot Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 944 with shitty idle, no power & curious water consumption collected and taken away for repair this morning... RobT and dome 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobT Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 5 hours ago, andy18s said: Is that belt fitted the right way round? Or am i missing something? There are grooves either side, as it loops around various pulleys. I think the way it goes over the alternator means it has to be. @wuvvum I'm sure you know this already, but the internet recommends getting the more robust XC90 strut top mount and bush as a replacement. From memory it was only a few quid more. I wimped out and gave that job to my mechanic. wuvvum 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bren Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 Dropped the 545 off this morning - took me 3 hours to get to Nuneaton from Warrington. I hope they don't find anything amiss other than the valve stem seals.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
17-Coffees Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 In the undercover parking at the other half’s apartment, I saw this in the space next to hers The grill and way the cover sits around the front wings caught my eye, as well as the long bonnet. Asked her about it and said it’s been parked there undercover for as long as she’s been here (a few years) which got me interested. More so as could see the years of cobwebs around the wheels. Im respectful so as much as I wanted to lift the cover a bit for a peek I resisted, also it’s rural USA and I don’t fancy getting shot. But had an idea of what it could be... Yesterday it was clear so have a quick walk around and my suspicions were correct, as could make out the badge under the cover! I’m 99% sure it’s a early model of the 2000’s gen Maserati Quattroporte! Considering the fact this is rural Oregon, my guess is bought cheap, something broke and now it’s became a 2 tonne luxobarge paperweight as it’s too much to repair? Low cost, but liability much? Cord Fourteener, Yoss and The Moog 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skattrd Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 Not really news, but potential news... There are two cars on my ebay watch list which I am considering bidding on tomorrow. No spoilers, but they have a few things in common, both being many hours away by train and £70 being the cheapest advance split ticket train fare away. RobT and The Moog 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 Coincidentally, I'm currently kicking myself for not bidding on something on my eBay watch list which was many hours and £70+ away by train, and which went for such an absurdly low price that even with the cost of collection it would still have been a bargain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 Not that big Merc on the tat thread? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 The very same. 300 quid for an MOT'd and running diesel M-Class is just silly. egg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuboy Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Today's plan is to fix the shalaxy... Hoping for an early start... but missus needs me to take youngest stepson to his swimming class booster session... Not like I'm busy ffs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fumbler Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Just put the MR2 on ramps to look at the underbody. The smell of clutch has driven us away..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clayts450 Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Third FTP in 30 months for the Streetwise. Poor little thing hardly gets driven these days so now the weather's gotten cold the battery threw a hissy fit last night. Swapped for a fully charged one this morning and all's good in the hood again. That was my reward* for sorting out the rattling heat shield on Saturday afternoon Shall kowtow to its demands with a commute or two into work for the rest of the week. RobT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Sterling Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 On a collection..... Stevebrookman, holbeck, The Moog and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Tatra? Mrs6C, Cord Fourteener, anonymous user and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadhg Tiogar Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 4 minutes ago, richardmorris said: Tatra? Looks like a Tatra. Tatra 77a, according to a Google search.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Just now, Tadhg Tiogar said: Looks like a Tatra. Tatra 77a, according to a Google search.... Thanks, looks lovely, but had to be pushed -looks very heavy too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadhg Tiogar Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Just now, richardmorris said: Thanks, looks lovely, but had to be pushed -looks very heavy too! They were quite advanced for their day, it seems. Most people are familiar with the much-later Tatra 603. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuboy Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 AAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH struggle on the floor changing complete shaft, all 3 parts and still clunky, ordered passanger side. got fed up came in threw tools in shed, ate homemade beef stew from misses.. egg and taxi paul 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxi paul Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Lovely to meet lord sterling today. He really suited the vectra has he drove off in the direction of camp cavcraft. So the fleet is now a modern appliance for family duties and the celica fir polishing and fiddling with. In for mot on thursday . Should be fine. New wheels fitted and polished courtesy of no 1 son. Stanky, jumpingjehovahs, stuboy and 10 others 12 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skattrd Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 17 hours ago, skattrd said: Not really news, but potential news... There are two cars on my ebay watch list which I am considering bidding on tomorrow. No spoilers, but they have a few things in common, both being many hours away by train and £70 being the cheapest advance split ticket train fare away. Ok, so I need to start planning logistics to erm, Peterhead, that's basically Norway innit? Cord Fourteener, catsinthewelder, DVee8 and 3 others 1 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRi05 Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 43 minutes ago, taxi paul said: Lovely to meet lord sterling today. He really suited the vectra has he drove off in the direction of camp cavcraft. So the fleet is now a modern appliance for family duties and the celica fir polishing and fiddling with. In for mot on thursday . Should be fine. New wheels fitted and polished courtesy of no 1 son. That's a beaut! taxi paul 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 this Maserati kamsin is outside at the moment, heading to Olympia for the Sotheby's sale. I particularly like the description of recent commissioning. Receipts totaling £29,461.40 for parts and labour dated 9 August 2019 by McGrath Maserati, a copy of the nine-page invoice exhaustively detailing the recommissioning of this Khamsin, is available for inspection. Unusually, it was fitted from new with a tow bar along with a stainless-steel exhaust system, the only known deviations from factory specs. https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/lf19/london/lots/r0056-1976-maserati-khamsin-by-bertone/817765 Tenmil Socket and Stanky 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 2 minutes ago, richardmorris said: this Maserati kamsin is outside at the moment, heading to Olympia for the Sotheby's sale. I particularly like the description of recent commissioning. Receipts totaling £29,461.40 for parts and labour dated 9 August 2019 by McGrath Maserati, a copy of the nine-page invoice exhaustively detailing the recommissioning of this Khamsin, is available for inspection. Unusually, it was fitted from new with a tow bar along with a stainless-steel exhaust system, the only known deviations from factory specs. https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/lf19/london/lots/r0056-1976-maserati-khamsin-by-bertone/817765 Is this picture taken outside your office? https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/lf19/london/lots/r0064-2011-ferrari-458-challenge/819167 Cord Fourteener 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxi paul Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Mr Mason is selling a few. Must have spotted something on the ebay that thread, making room on the drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 11 minutes ago, SiC said: Is this picture taken outside your office? https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/lf19/london/lots/r0064-2011-ferrari-458-challenge/819167 Yes, loads of these Sotheby's cars. They're loading le mans cars at the moment - Porsche, jag and Maserati and the toy car. The ex jean alesi Ferrari. estimate 1.4-1.8 million. https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/lf19/london/lots/r0001-1994-ferrari-412-t1/763351 Cord Fourteener, dome and SiC 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saabnut Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 2 hours ago, skattrd said: Ok, so I need to start planning logistics to erm, Peterhead, that's basically Norway innit? Norway is probably easier to get to! Bus or (expensive) taxi from Aberdeen the only options. I am in France until the beginning of next month but happy to help with a lift after that if it suits. skattrd 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skattrd Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Thanks for the offer Saabnut, I'd prefer to collect it a little early, so am trying to concoct a plan going up this weekend. Suddenly I'm regretting buying lots of tickets in the Yaris roffle, but hey ho, what's the worst that could happen ….. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 They seem to have finished refurbishing no2. ( new kitchen and bathroom ). Anyone fancy living next door to me? http://www.windsorgreatpark.co.uk/en/live-and-work/property/residential-lettings/2-home-farm Cord Fourteener 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 I think my cars would lower the tone ;-)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 22 minutes ago, egg said: I think my cars would lower the tone ;-)! Mine are here. egg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain_70s Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 54 minutes ago, richardmorris said: They seem to have finished refurbishing no2. ( new kitchen and bathroom ). Anyone fancy living next door to me? http://www.windsorgreatpark.co.uk/en/live-and-work/property/residential-lettings/2-home-farm The monthly rent is twice my monthly income. For that reason ahm oot. davehedgehog31 and egg 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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