brownnova Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 After liberating the 900 from its mousey overlords I drove it to work yesterday, no problems. But on the way home I decided to put the roof down because it wasn’t raining... but the lid wouldn’t go up, and then it wouldn’t secure down properly. Meaning I drove home with the rear of the roof not secured properly... and I got home and it started absolutely pissing it down! Gah! So I’ve covered it with a plastic sheet for now until the rain stops. Something else to add to the to do list! Cord Fourteener 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beko1987 Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 17 minutes ago, brownnova said: After liberating the 900 from its mousey overlords I drove it to work yesterday, no problems. But on the way home I decided to put the roof down because it wasn’t raining... but the lid wouldn’t go up, and then it wouldn’t secure down properly. Meaning I drove home with the rear of the roof not secured properly... and I got home and it started absolutely pissing it down! Gah! So I’ve covered it with a plastic sheet for now until the rain stops. Something else to add to the to do list! Isn't this a rite of passage for soft top owners though? Reminds me of being mid way through investigating the leaky sunroof on my xm, had many things dismantled and many windows and roof open... Black clouds rolled in and it went from quite nice to fucking oh shit rain in 5 minutes... That involved a few bits of wood and a tarp quickly Cord Fourteener and brownnova 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angrydicky Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 Just seen this on the MoT tester group on FB. I thought this sort of thing was a thing of the past, apparently not it seems. Transit, apparently. Spurious 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DVee8 Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 14 hours ago, Yoss said: In hire van news, I had the misfortune of a fake (PSA) Vivaro yesterday. 69 plate. You can tell it's really a Peugeot because of the wipers. We have this with our old Partners where the wipers don't come back on when you get back in the van. You leave the stalk in position 1 (or whatever) and when you get back in the wipers stay resolutely parked despite the stalk being where you left it. You have to move the stalk up or down a position and back again to get them to restart. This can get annoying when you're getting in and out fifty odd times a day and it's raining constantly. Our Partners are 11 and 12 reg but the thing I had yesterday is nearly new so they've had nearly a decade to sort this out and haven't so we can only assume they deliberately designed this in and actually think it's a good idea. We'll done Peugeot. But then when I flicked the stalk the wrong way I found this. Brilliant, I can just leave this on. Ha. Believe it or not every time you get out the van the automatic wipers deactivate and you have to switch them back on again when you get back in. Now, to me automatic wipers that you have to reactivate every time you get in are not automatic wipers, they're just wipers and we've all got those. We'll done again Peugeot. I didn't take a picture of the van itself as it was too depressing but I did this morning as they gave me this. Much better but not perfect. All I'm marking it down for is the rear door handles. The first one is hidden under the black plastic trim over the number plate in the small space between the R and the lock. It really is that tiny. And the other door has an equally small handle that is flush with the contours of the door. What I want is a big chunky handle I can grab in a hurry. The side and passenger doors have these so they do have them, this is just style over substance. Apart from that it's a good van. Very flat in the corners, though I didn't push it too hard or else all the packets I had carefully placed in different piles for different areas wouldn't be in those piles next time I opened the door. So I think I've driven all the mid sized vans in our hire fleet now and have decided to rank them in the following order. 1. Real Vivaro (still available in Renault/Nissan flavour). It still is the best overall. Just feels nice. Handles well, everything works as it should, controls are nice and intuitive. Stitched pleather steering wheel feels nice. 2. VW Tranporter. It is probably as good as good for long journeys but for frequent drops but the rear handles let it down. Also has stitched pleather steering wheel. 3. Turkish Transit. It's OK. That's all. Transits used to be the benchmark by which all others were judged. Not any more. 4. Peugeot Expert/Fake Vivaro/Citroën Whatever. Last by a long shot. Not just the wipers. The seat is flat and slippery. Steering wheel is hard plastic. The dashboard is too high, if you raise the seat enough to see over it, getting in and out becomes awkward, you have to duck as you get in. Avoid. In other delivery van news I snapped this from the seat of my incognito white van. DPD have at least one Nissan Env 200, though how recharging in a Lidl car park fits in with the duty I don't know. This is what we should be driving. As you know from some of my previous posts diesel is hopeless for start stop work ( I do about six miles in four and a half hours). I want to try one of these next. There is a couple of electric DPD Nissan vans doing the rounds, here in Chester le Street. Cord Fourteener 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoss Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 I'm sure we'll get some eventually but probably after everybody else, things change at a glacial rate at Royal Mail. Whether we get them before I retire in about 12 years remains to be seen. You would think we would have to and you'd also think our bulk buying power would make it a lot more viable. I can't see my current Pug Partner lasting that long, it's already nine years old. When I started we only kept vans three years, but then they were LDVs. You don't see ex postie vans as much as you used to, that's because we keep them longer now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New POD Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 1 hour ago, DVee8 said: There is a couple of electric DPD Nissan vans doing the rounds, here in Chester le Street. There's definately one local to me. See it most days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crad Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 bought a new rear wiper blade today, and some tape to tape up my air intake pipe thingy. student car maintanence a truly professional job Cord Fourteener 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeR Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 Its that time of year , daughter in laws 2012 battery just bit the dust ... Being a 063 .. i just happened to have a spare which got it to the car parts shop for a new one ..... As you can see gods waiting room for old lead cells is getting full Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broadsword Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 Took a brave pill yesterday and rocked up to my trusted MoT station in a 650 bhp convoy of supercharged Jags, which both need an MoT. Both failed, but on on nothing bad. The turquoise one will get the welding done when the garage has time and I can take care of the the exhaust leak on the manual car. Despite going home with two fail sheets, I was happy. Also initial drive of the manual XJR on the road, my word is it an animal. What a machine! dome, RobT, Semi-C and 34 others 36 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2cv Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 It turns out that it was a bit more than a few years since I last changed the battery! Vantman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OM646 Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 Popped a new battery in the Aldi today. And used the 10€ coupon to finish my choonage and put a set of Pioneers in the front. Audi Logic: let's make a mounting spot so weird that you'll need to cut two tabs off the speaker to install it, and put it in a place so cramped that you'll actually run your fingers through the cut tabs. crad 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doobietoo Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 And finally the Pug is back and a quick run out revealed it is now quieter and a bit quicker. My mechanic did look at the 'oil leak' on the other side/ front of the engine and traced it to the intercooler inlet. further inspection revealed a completely blocked ERG pipe... it was literally full of clog. he dug out what he could but when it goes back for the sump a proper clean will be in order or may be a EGR delete. Any Pug experts advice on solutions or which way to go welcome... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 Fixing that would probably make it faster again. Have you figured out the wobble? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doobietoo Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 Yes, swapped front and rear tyres and with the new pulley it is wobble free 😀 loserone 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lankytim Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 Had a pair LANDSAIL tyres fitted to the rear of the V70 at the local Halfords Autocentres recently. I should feel a bit guilty about it all but I quite like Landsail tyres and the experience at Halfords was pretty good, they even torqued up the wheel nuts correctly. I was expecting a good 10 seconds worth of UGGA DUGGAS on each wheel bolt. Nice facilities, courteous staff and they didn't try to upsell me a thing, which I think is a first. The paperwork they gave to me had a vehicle checklist on with nothing highlighted- I'm more used to someone trying to hard sell me an alternator for no reason or something. Shirley Knott, richardmorris, DVee8 and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beko1987 Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 22 minutes ago, doobietoo said: And finally the Pug is back and a quick run out revealed it is now quieter and a bit quicker. My mechanic did look at the 'oil leak' on the other side/ front of the engine and traced it to the intercooler inlet. further inspection revealed a completely blocked ERG pipe... it was literally full of clog. he dug out what he could but when it goes back for the sump a proper clean will be in order or may be a EGR delete. Any Pug experts advice on solutions or which way to go welcome... I dug/scraped clean the egr on an old laguna once and christ it picked up after that! I'd like to do it to the xsara but it's all buried under and behind the engine iirc so that's not a job for winter/at all... There's lots and lots of people who say a delete is the best, but you may have to map a warning light out... Personally I'd get it all cleaned and working first then see what you think doobietoo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayMK Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 The Tipo was uncharacteristically slow to start yesterday when I headed out for a walk in the local lanes. The first attempt just caused it to turn over without a trace of firing for about 15 seconds. After pressing the accelerator a couple of times and trying again, it burst in to life after a further 10 seconds on the starter. Perhaps the very infrequent use and recent prolonged heavy rain had caused general dampness and sulking. Soon after setting off the rain started again and the walk was postponed but at least the Tipo had a short run to warm it up. Today's weather is bright, sunny and warm. The Tipo started instantly and a local deserted lane was achieved. I walked for a couple of hundred metres, feeling rustier than a '94 Tipo, before heading back to the car and driving home. My last walk in the countryside/outside was in early January. Car and driver desperately need to get out more often. Today's rather bleak scene attached below. The Vicar, catsinthewelder, Stanky and 16 others 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stanky Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 fixed the clip that secures the end of the bowden cable for the heater temperature adjuster knob in the Daewoo again, its an absurdly fiddly job and it will probably pop off again before long. The clip that holds it to the back of the adjuster knob is useless and after a while of the temp being adjusted it just pops off again. At least i know what I'm doing now, it only took me about 20 minutes to get all the fascia stuff off, radio out and disconnected, cable popped back on and then reassemble everything. I didn't even cut myself this time round. Also, changed the dehumidifier in the mercedes earlier, it had collected quite a bit of water over the last 3-4 weeks That was it about 10 days ago, the collected water had about doubled in volume and I was worried it'd fall off the RVM and go everywhere. I've put a new one in now and this one in the bin. to be brutally honest, the cars doesn't seem to be any less damp. the windows still mist up on the inside when its parked facing away from the sun. I'll keep using them up, but probably won't buy more. crad, Split_Pin, RobT and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beko1987 Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 2 hours ago, RayMK said: The Tipo was uncharacteristically slow to start yesterday when I headed out for a walk in the local lanes. The first attempt just caused it to turn over without a trace of firing for about 15 seconds. After pressing the accelerator a couple of times and trying again, it burst in to life after a further 10 seconds on the starter. Perhaps the very infrequent use and recent prolonged heavy rain had caused general dampness and sulking. Soon after setting off the rain started again and the walk was postponed but at least the Tipo had a short run to warm it up. Today's weather is bright, sunny and warm. The Tipo started instantly and a local deserted lane was achieved. I walked for a couple of hundred metres, feeling rustier than a '94 Tipo, before heading back to the car and driving home. My last walk in the countryside/outside was in early January. Car and driver desperately need to get out more often. Today's rather bleak scene attached below. My more modern car is the same, its jsut the lack of driving it. I'll go 2/3 weeks between trips and the first turn is always many slower than normal turns of the starter... After a drive its back to fine again... I've got some money set aside for a new battery as I imagine it's the start of that, but there's no point in jumping on it now! Equally if it lasts until we go back to normal it might just be fine* anyway RayMK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 Did some @beko1987'ing today and replaced the snapped belt in the heirloom Sebo. Also bought a second hand control board which seems to have got the height leveling working again. Also went out on my road bike. First time in pretty much a year! God I am unfit now... No car related work as my legs are now kaput. Dolomite is in dire need of being cracked on and finished. Not even finished one side yet. Time is getting away quickly and I'll need to soon retrieve the BMW E28 from @Steve79 mum's garage. BorniteIdentity, RayMK, RobT and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cord Fourteener Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 7 hours ago, crad said: bought a new rear wiper blade today, and some tape to tape up my air intake pipe thingy. student car maintanence a truly professional job Looks quality to me👍👍 crad and Twiggy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cord Fourteener Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 2 hours ago, Stanky said: Also, changed the dehumidifier in the mercedes earlier, it had collected quite a bit of water over the last 3-4 weeks That was it about 10 days ago, the collected water had about doubled in volume and I was worried it'd fall off the RVM and go everywhere. I've put a new one in now and this one in the bin. to be brutally honest, the cars doesn't seem to be any less damp. the windows still mist up on the inside when its parked facing away from the sun. I'll keep using them up, but probably won't buy more. Just in case you don't know, though I'm sure you will do, you are meant to leave it until all the salts in the top part have dissolved! The cold air won't carry much water so you might want to run the car and get the heater hot to heat up the inside and get an the damp in the air then the salts will take more moisture. Stanky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve79 Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 1 hour ago, SiC said: Did some @beko1987'ing today and replaced the snapped belt in the heirloom Sebo. Also bought a second hand control board which seems to have got the height leveling working again. Also went out on my road bike. First time in pretty much a year! God I am unfit now... No car related work as my legs are now kaput. Dolomite is in dire need of being cracked on and finished. Not even finished one side yet. Time is getting away quickly and I'll need to soon retrieve the BMW E28 from @Steve79 mum's garage. Don't worry Si, you've got a bit of time yet. SiC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlosfandango Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 Get Disco 200tdi running and sort brakes? Check. CFD. loserone, RobT, Dirk Diggler and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 I'm potentially buying my first car of 2021 tomorrow, a questionably painted mx5 with flat tyres, a flat battery, no fuel, a leaky roof and a welded diff... Lacquer Peel, Split_Pin, Coprolalia and 13 others 12 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 Bloody hell - I hope it’s cheap ! Jazoli 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minimad5 Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 5 hours ago, Carlosfandango said: Get Disco 200tdi running and sort brakes? Check. CFD. That is brilliant 😎. Do regret selling ours Carlosfandango 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broadsword Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 I don't want to sound harsh, but unless that MX-5 is for scrap money (or less), it will be cheaper to spend more and buy a better one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 11 hours ago, DodgyBastard said: I'm potentially buying my first car of 2021 tomorrow, a questionably painted mx5 with flat tyres, a flat battery, no fuel, a leaky roof and a welded diff... welded diff ? I believe foadwerx is just round the corner from driftoland lots of sideways action to come ! interesting comment on the recent mot not exactly unusual on an mx5 but not seen it phrased in such a way strangeangel, Cord Fourteener and Mr Laurence 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickRirai Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 Found a rear wheel arch / sill horror story behind the sill trim on the missises 96 Passat. so set to work on that. There is a recess at the bottom of the wheel arch that's filled with wax but holds mud and just rots right back through the arch and sill not perfect but should give a few more years service now... somewhatfoolish and Fumbler 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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