danthecapriman Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 3 hours ago, andy18s said: Found a front grille off something in a barn the other day... Do you see many old Soviet era cars over there still? I only ask, as I’ve got the major horn for a Volga 24! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProgRocker Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 Almera passed the MOT. Same advisories regarding the windscreen chip and oil leak. Question: I have a new advisory as my NSR tyre valve stem is slightly damaged. I have checked it myself if I move it one side then air escapes.Is this an easy repair? As it had new tyres 9 months ago, I wonder if the tyre fitters could sort it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New POD Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 14 minutes ago, ProgRocker said: Almera passed the MOT. Same advisories regarding the windscreen chip and oil leak. Question: I have a new advisory as my NSR tyre valve stem is slightly damaged. I have checked it myself if I move it one side then air escapes.Is this an easy repair? As it had new tyres 9 months ago, I wonder if the tyre fitters could sort it. The place I buy my tyres from (Paul's tyres, in Formby) would chalk the tyre and wheel, remove the tyre, clean up the seat, replace the valve, put the tyre back on (lining up the chalk) check the balance, and charge me £5 if it didn't require weights and £8 if it required weights. Or £10 for a puncture repair. ProgRocker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadhg Tiogar Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 Last CX hose delivered to Garage Dubois-Loizou, so hopefully they should be able to complete the works and testing before handing it back with a very large bill. Just in time for the MoT next month.... Meanwhile, some département registration stickers have arrived: LightBulbFun, BL Bloke, Ghosty and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borsuq Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 Purchased new ht leads, spark plugs and a stepper motor for the Polonez. If that doesn't cure the slightly high (1200 rpms or so) and lumpy idle then I guess I'm gonna have to start looking for an MS DOS laptop with a serial port to hook up to the diagnostic port. Interestingly, a mechanic who knows these cars (worked at a dealer and actually performed warranty work on my car back in 1996) told me that it's a good idea to replace spark plugs every 7-10 k km. Interestingly, that's also the realistic interval between valve adjustments. Welcome to proper 60's motoring in 1995. Photo for your time. LightBulbFun, Lacquer Peel, Spurious and 10 others 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 7 hours ago, New POD said: The place I buy my tyres from (Paul's tyres, in Formby) would chalk the tyre and wheel, remove the tyre, clean up the seat, replace the valve, put the tyre back on (lining up the chalk) check the balance, and charge me £5 if it didn't require weights and £8 if it required weights. Or £10 for a puncture repair. You’ve got to realise that if something takes half an hour to do, that’s a minimum cost to the Garage of probably £10 for labour alone. Minimum wage, plus rent, rates, electricity etc. alf892 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davehedgehog31 Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 Cleaned the Heep tonight. It's actually about as straight as it looks. Not been a bad buy this one..... Lacquer Peel, dome, anonymous user and 12 others 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRi05 Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 Away to collect a motor, and perhaps rob a post office Tickman, meshking, barefoot and 7 others 7 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davehedgehog31 Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 50 minutes ago, SRi05 said: Away to collect a motor, and perhaps rob a post office Yuss, chodspeed. SRi05 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davehedgehog31 Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 Are you there yet @SRi05? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRi05 Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 4 minutes ago, davehedgehog31 said: Are you there yet @SRi05? One more train to go. ETA 10.50. This is my first non Autoshite purchase since 2017. EXCITE Tickman, Six-cylinder, davehedgehog31 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SRi05 Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 The car is definitely shite though, But nice shite. Pre 2000. Auto. Turbocharged. Coupe styled. Any guesses Tickman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 Mercedes CLK? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRi05 Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 7 minutes ago, Split_Pin said: Mercedes CLK? It’s good, but it’s not right davehedgehog31, Tickman, Steviemillar and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davehedgehog31 Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 Is coupe "styled" a hint that it's not really a coupe? 3 door Saab 9-3? Ford Cougar? A few left field options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRi05 Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 You’re definitely along the right lines, not long till all is revealed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davehedgehog31 Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 Excitement intensifies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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davehedgehog31 Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 Ooft. C70? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N19 Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 Oh, the excitement of old cars(!) Significant overheat... Waiting for the recovery man. wuvvum, BorniteIdentity, adw1977 and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beko1987 Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 12 minutes ago, N19 said: Oh, the excitement of old cars(!) Significant overheat... Waiting for the recovery man. Ouch, hope the damage isn't too bad once you get it dragged home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRi05 Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 37 minutes ago, davehedgehog31 said: Ooft. C70? Swede dreams are made of these w00dy, Floatylight, scdan4 and 14 others 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 I knew it was that, right after I posted up my guess. These are lovely, well bought chap! SRi05 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bren Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 Road trip tomorrow. Dawlish Warren for two weeks. Pasties and local ale. Split_Pin, Stevebrookman, RobT and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bren Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 19 minutes ago, SRi05 said: Swede dreams are made of these SRi05 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelandeth Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 16 hours ago, Borsuq said: Purchased new ht leads, spark plugs and a stepper motor for the Polonez. If that doesn't cure the slightly high (1200 rpms or so) and lumpy idle then I guess I'm gonna have to start looking for an MS DOS laptop with a serial port to hook up to the diagnostic port. Interestingly, a mechanic who knows these cars (worked at a dealer and actually performed warranty work on my car back in 1996) told me that it's a good idea to replace spark plugs every 7-10 k km. Interestingly, that's also the realistic interval between valve adjustments. Welcome to proper 60's motoring in 1995. Photo for your time. Does this have a lambda sensor? If so I ran into an interesting problem with one on my Lada. There was no local ground for the signal line in the ECU, relying on the sensor being grounded through the case (despite being a four wire one, so it looking like there should be no need for it). This wasn't a problem with the original AC Delco AC97 sensors...but they've been unobtainable for ages. The modern Bosch etc replacements which on paper should be compatible obviously don't work though as the sensor is fully isolated from the case. I chased this problem around for several weeks before connecting the signal ground for the oxygen sensor in parallel with the throttle position/coolant sensor signal ground pin at the ECU. Problem immediately completely rectified. Just figuring they might have used a similar system so it was worth mentioning. Borsuq and LightBulbFun 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borsuq Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 10 minutes ago, Zelandeth said: Does this have a lambda sensor? If so I ran into an interesting problem with one on my Lada. There was no local ground for the signal line in the ECU, relying on the sensor being grounded through the case (despite being a four wire one, so it looking like there should be no need for it). This wasn't a problem with the original AC Delco AC97 sensors...but they've been unobtainable for ages. The modern Bosch etc replacements which on paper should be compatible obviously don't work though as the sensor is fully isolated from the case. I chased this problem around for several weeks before connecting the signal ground for the oxygen sensor in parallel with the throttle position/coolant sensor signal ground pin at the ECU. Problem immediately completely rectified. Just figuring they might have used a similar system so it was worth mentioning. Have not considered this to be honest. I'll make sure to investigate. Was your Lads throwing a check engine (or equivalent light) through all this? Cheers! LightBulbFun 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirton Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 DW car parks were damn near full by 1pm on Monday. We went down by train and had a meal at the pub at the top of the hill, fantastic views, meal not so fantastic. Pacers are still available for your enjoyment* from DW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davehedgehog31 Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 34 minutes ago, SRi05 said: Swede dreams are made of these Very nice! Well bought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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