stuboy Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 3 minutes ago, egg said: yes, it's no different from ebay really apart from you have to wait longer for things. I have had no issues. safe to order from no card dodgy dealings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 Met my sister’s family up in bix north of Henley this afternoon. About 4.30 this plane was doing acrobatics overhead. NB. For those going to Warburg Nature Reserve at bix, the road is appalling - single track with few passing places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 37 minutes ago, Aston Martin said: What did you order? Just copper pipe? This stuff...5mm external (1m long). I'm hoping I can connect that to the plastic pipe it comes with. £6, so half as much again as the pump, but if it makes it more reliable, worth a go. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32929937505.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.28074c4d0G63mB 36 minutes ago, stuboy said: safe to order from no card dodgy dealings? Probably. I've ordered 5 or 6 six things with no issues. I've had cards ripped off twice before over the years - not from aliexpress! - (and had to claim back hundreds of pounds both times) so I'm usually not keen to throw my details around, but I'm comfortable using it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuboy Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 1 minute ago, egg said: so I'm usually not keen to throw my details around, but I'm comfortable using it. ok cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aston Martin Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 I use aliexpress/dhgate/gearbest. No issues, except things take 18 years to arrive. egg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Jetter Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 5 hours ago, dean36014 said: Well that went well. Worth it though. Is it a LWB? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dean36014 Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 8 minutes ago, High Jetter said: Worth it though. Is it a LWB? Swb with potential blown head gaskets. Not sure if it's going to be worth fixing. Ran beautiful then suddenly started belching clouds of smoke. No overheating, water loss or oil mixing. No bubbles in header tank. Going to investigate the breather system first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Jetter Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 Hope it went cheep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulplom Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 9 hours ago, egg said: Yep, I found a thread about using a copper pipe, I'll order one up from AliExpress tonight! Thanks. I can send you some copper pipe. Smallest coil to buy is 10m. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulplom Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 8 hours ago, egg said: This stuff...5mm external (1m long). I'm hoping I can connect that to the plastic pipe it comes with. £6, so half as much again as the pump, but if it makes it more reliable, worth a go. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32929937505.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.28074c4d0G63mB Probably. I've ordered 5 or 6 six things with no issues. I've had cards ripped off twice before over the years - not from aliexpress! - (and had to claim back hundreds of pounds both times) so I'm usually not keen to throw my details around, but I'm comfortable using it. Ah right the smallest I do is 8mm egg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yes oui si Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 Shite shift last night, shite drive home from Kelso due to campervans, stopped on the way back for a snack, realised that this 306 is pretty damn good. It just goes and goes, doesn't complain, rides great, can haul loads of stuff, sips fuel... But I'm getting itchy feet 😕 MOT on weds, may put it up for sale with a fresh ticket. Aston Martin, Lacquer Peel, Cavcraft and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beko1987 Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 25 minutes ago, yes oui si said: Shite shift last night, shite drive home from Kelso due to campervans, stopped on the way back for a snack, realised that this 306 is pretty damn good. It just goes and goes, doesn't complain, rides great, can haul loads of stuff, sips fuel... But I'm getting itchy feet 😕 MOT on weds, may put it up for sale with a fresh ticket. That's always my downfall... "this car is perfect for me, fully sorted and a years mot... I'm bored..." Glws! Six-cylinder and yes oui si 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yes oui si Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 1 hour ago, beko1987 said: That's always my downfall... "this car is perfect for me, fully sorted and a years mot... I'm bored..." Glws! My other half made a joke about me always changing cars, I didn't think it was that bad but I worked it out... We've been together three years and I've had 14 different daily drivers in that time 😂 egg, beko1987 and Tickman 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwd Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 18 hours ago, Steve79 said: Thinking i definitely should pull my finger out and get this back on the road! Never happen. Will end up a pile rust and you in your 70s saying I'll do it one day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 First full tank on the i10 auto - 41.39 mpg (31 litres for 282 miles). Gives an effective range of 315 miles (35 litre tank). 1995 Mazda 323 auto does about 39-40 in similar conditions. Progress! How does that compare to your MPG in it @purplebargeken? yes oui si 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bren Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 Renewed my bike insurance. The girl on the phone seemed to have trouble breathing - I thought she might have had the 'rona. For a second I thought I had rang a chat line. Twiggy, beko1987, HMC and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 Met my sister’s family up in bix north of Henley this afternoon. About 4.30 this plane was doing acrobatics overhead. NB. For those going to Warburg Nature Reserve at bix, the road is appalling - single track with few passing places.I do love Warburg nature reserve. Such a peaceful place. You're right about the road though!Sent from my Moto G (5) using Tapatalk richardmorris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 Oil light came on on the Galaxy. Topped it up (though level seemed ok) and it went off, then came on again. Got a new oil pressure switch and fitted it today. Guess what? Minute or two running and the light is back on. Trying everything I can to 'save' this car as it's been genuinely fantastic, but it's as if it just doesn't want to continue in use. I'll get my mate at the garage to have a look at it, he reckons (last time he saw it) there were no show stoppers to it getting another MOT as it's due soon. Possibly keep it for local runs/picking up shit motorbikes/scooters, or just as a garage door blocker. Split_Pin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulgalour Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 I have been procrastinating about taking the head off the Princess so was delighted to find another fence panel had collapsed and was irrepairable. I've never made a fence before. The neighbour that shares said fence had some 'bits of wood' in her garage that just happened to be exactly the right sizes and amounts for me to knock this panel up. I'm not going to be going pro any time soon, but I was quite pleased with myself for managing to build this with no real idea of what I was actually doing. It's really just for privacy since without this panel her garden is very exposed. Used a finger to set the gap between the planks so the wind will hopefully go through it rather than trying to blow it down and since this is only a temporary thing while we finish saving up to have the section of fence done properly we didn't bother with any additional finishes. In the same wood pile this lot came from there's a beautiful length of what looks like sapele wood, formerly a bannister rail and about 7' long. I'd like to rescue it, and to offer her some money for it since she seemed keen to get rid of the wood in the garage, but I've no idea what a fair offer would be on something like that. clayts450, Vantman, Stanky and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clayts450 Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 @vulgalour Your fence-bodgery is miles better than my sorry effort earlier this year. Nice job Stanky and vulgalour 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 Great work. I had to 'drop in' a 6 foot fence panel back in Feb, between concrete posts - almost killed me and my dad until a neighbour came round. Next time two 3 foot efforts combined I think! mitsisigma01 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuboy Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 Bollocks .. bought a spoiler, and turned up broken, seller contacting courier egg, stonedagain, paulplom and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitsisigma01 Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 Concrete slotted is the way to go, fencing timber and preservatives are so shit nowadays and of course nobody uses their old engine oil anymore do they 🤔🙄😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 Thank fuck yes oui si 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 30 minutes ago, stuboy said: Bollocks .. bought a spoiler, and turned up broken, seller contacting courier Some people just can't take a hint. 😛 GBJ and alf892 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 No photo as no phone but there was a lovely lancia outside work today. Two door convertible - 1950s probably. Maroon with tan leather. New Mercedes turned up with chauffeur and the delighted new owner of the lancia arrived ( 80ish trousers too short and tatty suit jacket). After a while looking over the lancia with the warehouse /car guy he rummaged in his trouser pocket and pulled out two £50 notes to give him as a tip. Drove off in it whilst on Swiss numberplate ( rear only, non on the front) following the chauffeur. I was outside washing my bicycle - it was good theatre! Vantman, egg and paulplom 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathan_dyane Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 (edited) I don’t know if it is a grumpy or a grin but it appears that 3 months after posting it off (I had to because it was an old blue V5C so the reference number wouldn’t work for the online service) the shitty DVLA finally have sorted me out with a logbook for my GS. It so happens that it is still in bits in my garage (although 80% of the welding is now done, sorry I’m shit at doing threads and taking photos) but if this wasn’t the case I would have been very very cross. Edited September 28, 2020 by jonathan_dyane Stupidity LightBulbFun, HMC and Tickman 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 Oh dear, it would appear I'm looking at a car after work tomorrow. Shep Shepherd, Floatylight, Vantman and 4 others 4 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shep Shepherd Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 I passed my driving test on this day 25 years ago. The first car I drove after passing was my parents' 1988 Ford Fiesta Festival 2, which looked a lot a like this one: Nice car, shame about the rust... I'm going to celebrate the milestone by not driving anywhere today danthecapriman, LightBulbFun, dome and 3 others 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 I recall an E reg pool car at the haulage company I worked for was pretty ripe by 1995, E920 JST. It did last until 2000 but it was absolutely rotten everywhere by 1997. Replacement wings, pattern arches and boot floor welded over the originals, Hadrian cover sills, front crossmember inadequately reattached, a cataloyed and leaking scuttle, even the main chassis rails were patched. Brakes were non existent and the engine bounced around when changing from 1st to 2nd due to the crossmember. It was a great car though and never FTP'd! Shep Shepherd 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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