LabRat Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 The modern Korado has shat it's radiator out, blotting an otherwise spotless copybook. £600+vat to fix because dealer only part innit m9 (+7-8 weeks lead time on the part from Korea), so off the road it goes for a good long think about it's behaviour. This of course means that the search for a suitable WBOD is now on. The primary candidate so far is a 2002 Peugeot 607 2.2 hdi with 197k on the clock and 6 months test for £450… wcpgw?? (Apart from emissions, electrics, general Frenchness, etc) The Moog and paulplom 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 10 minutes ago, LabRat said: The modern Korado has shat it's radiator out, blotting an otherwise spotless copybook. £600+vat to fix because dealer only part innit m9 (+7-8 weeks lead time on the part from Korea), so off the road it goes for a good long think about it's behaviour. What about taking down to a good old fashioned radiator repair place? If you can find one that is. Cavcraft 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HillmanImp Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 13 minutes ago, Asimo said: Bonny Brown Belmont for a bag and a bit. Https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201910083076971 Have you boughted it or do you think you're in the tat thread? Asimo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabRat Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 I've tried a couple of radiator places round here who laughed like drains and sent me back to the dealers. Not sure why; it looks to be a fairly boggo radiator. Currently searching the web to see if it's the same type as a Hyundai/Kia. Made by Korea Delphi apparently, but I doubt it would just be fitted to Ssangyongs surely? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HillmanImp Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 Incidentally, the is the 1st car I've ever bought on the 'new' number plate system. I had a 51 plate Citroën Xsara in 2009 for a couple of months until I wrote it off, but that was given to me for free by my old man so doesn't count. loserone 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dozeydustman Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 No car tinkering this weekend due to unexpected hangover yesterday (caused by 2 small scotch whiskies) and the wife having far more important* jobs for me to get on with. We bought the Toyota a shower cap though... egg, Cavcraft, paulplom and 3 others 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownnova Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 Didn’t make the MX5 mince pie meet due to post Christmas do hangover... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 2 hours ago, LabRat said: I've tried a couple of radiator places round here who laughed like drains and sent me back to the dealers. Not sure why; it looks to be a fairly boggo radiator. Currently searching the web to see if it's the same type as a Hyundai/Kia. Made by Korea Delphi apparently, but I doubt it would just be fitted to Ssangyongs surely? There's a place in Ellesmere Port who did an excellent job of the one on the XJS. LabRat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabRat Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 18 minutes ago, Cavcraft said: There's a place in Ellesmere Port who did an excellent job of the one on the XJS. Would that be Cropper and Jones? I've dropped them an email, hopefully they can help. May still end up with a winter snotter for a few months at this rate, but at least it won't be quite so dire! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mally Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 3 hours ago, LabRat said: I've tried a couple of radiator places round here who laughed like drains and sent me back to the dealers. Not sure why; it looks to be a fairly boggo radiator. Currently searching the web to see if it's the same type as a Hyundai/Kia. Made by Korea Delphi apparently, but I doubt it would just be fitted to Ssangyongs surely? You may well laugh, but as a last (first) resort. This stuff works well on Stock cars, providing you can see the leak. Small pellet and push it right in. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/QUIKSTEEL-X1-ONE-QUICKSTEEL-STEEL-REINFORCED-EPOXY-REPAIR-PUTTY-FREE-POST/322402054860?epid=20009500619&hash=item4b10a8f2cc:g:KUUAAOSwjDZYiMvj Cheaper versions may well be available. Do not use it if you intend to solder the leak, but if they are laughing what have you got to lose? LabRat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 My Mondeo front plate is getting more and more delaminated. This is Feb 2016 when I first got it (it was much better then) Now there's no DMB, I'm seeing A1 Show plates are recommended by Brownnova. Do you think it's ok? paulplom and brownnova 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathan_dyane Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 Saab 9-5 water pump is a right ball ache. Done now though along with the urge to buy a new Dacia which I find accompanies all dreadful jobs. HillmanImp and Wingz123 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 21 minutes ago, jonathan_dyane said: Saab 9-5 water pump is a right ball ache. Done now though along with the urge to buy a new Dacia which I find accompanies all dreadful jobs. It was a 9-5 that turned that urge into reality for us. shedenvy and jonathan_dyane 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somewhatfoolish Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 9 hours ago, Shep Shepherd said: Due to the holes, the remaining two bolts can be felt with my fingers and therefore should be easy enough to remove and refit. Quite what I'm going to use to cover the holes I have no idea. I'll work something out. Like SIC says wodge the removed bits back on with tigerwob, or for a less bodgy finish clean up the apertures after you remove the sump and make little closing plates from aluminium or steel sheet and drill and tap fixing holes. Shep Shepherd 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 2 hours ago, LabRat said: Would that be Cropper and Jones? I've dropped them an email, hopefully they can help. May still end up with a winter snotter for a few months at this rate, but at least it won't be quite so dire! Yes, that's them. Decent outfit, been going for years. LabRat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuboy Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 Popped round my sisters and joked to my nephew he could wash my shalaxy for 5 quid, he said ok... well I think my bill did most of the work... he did a fab job.. great value..lol paulplom and Wingz123 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 Went for a walk, found this. Found out it's for sale for £1500. I can now think about nothing else. Yes, it's that Holden that had the Nissan engine. Full RB30 goodness in this one. Bit too reliable really, so Holden made a complete hash of the cooling system to ensure Ford could still compete. ? jumpingjehovahs, Skizzer, chodweaver and 10 others 11 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorrisItalSLX Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 On 11/27/2019 at 10:10 PM, MorrisItalSLX said: Don’t drink and eBay kids! FUCK. To be fair, I did want it. But bugger me, that’s expensive. It has arrived. But all regret evaporated when I put it with the others. Oh yeah. somewhatfoolish, dome, HillmanImp and 15 others 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angrydicky Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 10 hours ago, egg said: My Mondeo front plate is getting more and more delaminated. This is Feb 2016 when I first got it (it was much better then) Now there's no DMB, I'm seeing A1 Show plates are recommended by Brownnova. Do you think it's ok? Crap I’m afraid, that’s the post 2001 font! Having said that, I think the A1 guy on Facebook can do the correct font as I’m sure I’ve seen some of his work before. Needs a better script font and Ford logos too. Worth asking? My Royale has its original plates and the front one is in really poor condition, cracked and delaminated! In the absence of DMB I’m not sure I trust anyone else to replicate exactly so I’m just ignoring it (it will be MoT exempt soon anyway). I think there’s also a company called Fancyplates that at least do three different old font styles that are the correct size. Would be worth forgoing the Ford logos etc for the correct font imo. Shep Shepherd and egg 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulplom Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 Sold the t-5. It's going on Saturday and is staying in the fold. I'm just don't have the time to use it unfortunately. BorniteIdentity 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beko1987 Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 Seems the fuel cap on my zx freezes shut. I'll get fuel later... Kiltox and Wingz123 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dozeydustman Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 Boss asked me to run a freighter up to Fernhurst as a crew is in trouble. Oh dear..... shat a conrod according to fitter. Much oil dropped Cavcraft, Shep Shepherd, richardmorris and 1 other 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dozeydustman Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 Thunderbird 1 has arrived GrumpiusMaximus, paulplom, Shep Shepherd and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpiusMaximus Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 Love the whimsical sign. Technical term that, 'gone pop'. Six-cylinder, Ohdearme, LightBulbFun and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 6 hours ago, Angrydicky said: Crap I’m afraid, that’s the post 2001 font! Having said that, I think the A1 guy on Facebook can do the correct font as I’m sure I’ve seen some of his work before. Needs a better script font and Ford logos too. Worth asking? My Royale has its original plates and the front one is in really poor condition, cracked and delaminated! In the absence of DMB I’m not sure I trust anyone else to replicate exactly so I’m just ignoring it (it will be MoT exempt soon anyway). I think there’s also a company called Fancyplates that at least do three different old font styles that are the correct size. Would be worth forgoing the Ford logos etc for the correct font imo. Cheers Dicky, that is supposed to be their pre-2000 (why not 2001?) font....I'll check them out on facebook. I looked at Fancyplates fonts, and I'm not keen on any of theirs either. I wish that I'd bought front and rear from DMB, rather than just rear. False economy, time has proven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dozeydustman Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 36 minutes ago, GrumpiusMaximus said: Love the whimsical sign. Technical term that, 'gone pop'. Created by yours truly when needed to use the public facilities. Probably the best thing to happen to that engine, they normally turn diesel into noise GrumpiusMaximus and chodweaver 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lankytim Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 The V70 started showing signs that the in tank pump was about to die last week (ran out of fuel at half a tank) so I bit the bullet and bought a new one. It turned up today and I got to work fitting it. The job went surprisingly well and the new pump was quickly fitted. With the tank totally empty the fuel gauge still shows just above the red instead of empty. I swapped over the passenger side sender for a spare and it’s still the same. I’ll just have to live with it and fill up when it’s 1/4 full. Incidentally the araldite repair I did last time was still holding, turns out araldite can take immersion in diesel! Stevebrookman, GrumpiusMaximus, chodweaver and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shep Shepherd Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 Managed to remove The Aero's remaining sump bolts via the holes I created when I got home from work today using a 13mm 1/4 inch drive socket augmented with a smol extension bar and an equally smol universal joint. The sump remains in situ though, due to some very tenacious gasket sealant holding it very firmly in place. I think that a judicious application of a rubber mallet, a big block of wood and some wooden wedges will set it free at the weekend ? somewhatfoolish, Shirley Knott, Skizzer and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anonymous user Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 I really need to wake up a bit more before I set off for work. This morning was not a repeat of slippergate (looking down while driving to work to see that I have my carpet slippers on). This time I nearly lost the car while de-icing it. It all started so well, I took some warm water out to pour over the screen, started the car but stupidly put the wipers on. Lovely smeared ice over the screen so I got out to pour some more water on the screen, at this point I noticed the car rolling down the drive, luckily I managed to get in and pull the handbrake on preventing the car going straight across the road into a neighbour's car. Unfortunately I also chucked the jug of water in the footwell in my panic. I have no recollection of releasing the handbrake so am now wondering if the car had sat there all night without rolling away. GrumpiusMaximus, vulgalour, The Moog and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angrydicky Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 Hi @egg , I don’t think Fancyplates’ UK old font A and B look too bad. I reckon A is closest to your original (note the more rounded O) Better than awful modern font anyway! egg and Skizzer 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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