captain_70s Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 44 minutes ago, Talbot said: Yes, but you need to allow all the PAS fluid to drain out too, as otherwise the steering wheel becomes the pump to force all the fluid about, which isn't fun. This. After I pulled the belt and reverted my 740 to PROPER STEERING (entirely usable) it continued to dribble PAS fluid for days, including leaving a big fuck off puddle on Girlfriend_70's parent's driveway. Marvellous given that this was the first she knew of the car and my buying it without telling her nearly ended our relationship even without it staining the mono blocking... BorniteIdentity, Eyersey1234 and outlaw118 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulgalour Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 5 hours ago, RayMK said: I'm disappointed that the cosmetic repair to the Tipo's offside rear door that I did about 15 months ago has laughed at my thorough wire brushing, rust converting, zinc priming and superbly matched top coat. It's now bubbling and will have to be done again. Try pouring some of the magic rust converting potion of choice inside the door when you do the outside. It's probably gone a tiny bit porous where the rust is showing so it's pulling moisture and rust through from the back. The rust will likely be hiding in the seam where the outer skin folds over the inner frame, but sometimes you get lucky with really thin rust converters and capillary action when you tackle it from both sides. It can also help to wire brush, rust treat and then wire brush and rust treat a second time before putting paint on. Looked a pleasant spot to park up at any rate, isn't it nice now the weather is improving and we're starting to be allowed out again? RayMK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabRat Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 Oh happy, happy days. The door lock I've had to order from AliExpress has been returned to the seller because "it contains magnetism". Now begins the fun task of trying to get it either resent or get a refund. I can seriously see this car getting scrapped shortly if this is the future of getting parts for it. Bloody cars. richardmorris and Ghosty 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artdjones Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 2 hours ago, LabRat said: Oh happy, happy days. The door lock I've had to order from AliExpress has been returned to the seller because "it contains magnetism". Now begins the fun task of trying to get it either resent or get a refund. I can seriously see this car getting scrapped shortly if this is the future of getting parts for it. Bloody cars. I'm sure Mr. Default Name will be very helpful. somewhatfoolish 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 Dropped the Cavalier off at a different, more local garage today. Even with the Easter weekend he said it would probably be ready by Tuesday. Seemed a decent chap and wasn't fazed by the rust I showed him. Recommended to me by word of mouth. New dizzy and rotor arrived yesterday so will bosh those on when I get it back to see if it makes a difference. Its not happy at cold idle, definitely looks as if the throttle position sensor is getting a bad signal so I'll cracked on with the wiring as well. Drives incredibly well, wafts almost as well at the 75, just doesn't have the grandeur. Really swithering on what one to let go. Now that I realise my wife doesn't mind me having 5 cars, I realise its one too many. The driveway is crowded and I forgot a job which needed doing on the 75 which is fitting of the new rain sensing wipers. The Mini is basically my wife's so thats staying as is the Audi as it gives family fun on sunny days. Its between the Cav, 75 and the Corsa and at present I don't want to let any of them go! dome, Tickman, Craig the Princess and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tobyd Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 Replaced the rear door module of the passat. Not a bad job but a lot of old, fragile clips to break on the way. Door now opens from the inside AND outside. Imagine that. Not sure what actually failed, the turning the child lock on make the action much lighter so i don't think was that. Might investigate the state of the intake manifold tomorrow, I suspect its full of crap. For a 1.9 derv i'm not seeing much more than 41mpg combined which seems a little low. Maybe not, its a heavy car. Shirley Knott and Tickman 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juular Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 Followed this to work today. Reg number is perfect. dome, dollywobbler, Craig the Princess and 18 others 9 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artdjones Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 5 hours ago, Split_Pin said: Dropped the Cavalier off at a different, more local garage today. Even with the Easter weekend he said it would probably be ready by Tuesday. Seemed a decent chap and wasn't fazed by the rust I showed him. Recommended to me by word of mouth. New dizzy and rotor arrived yesterday so will bosh those on when I get it back to see if it makes a difference. Its not happy at cold idle, definitely looks as if the throttle position sensor is getting a bad signal so I'll cracked on with the wiring as well. Drives incredibly well, wafts almost as well at the 75, just doesn't have the grandeur. Really swithering on what one to let go. Now that I realise my wife doesn't mind me having 5 cars, I realise its one too many. The driveway is crowded and I forgot a job which needed doing on the 75 which is fitting of the new rain sensing wipers. The Mini is basically my wife's so thats staying as is the Audi as it gives family fun on sunny days. Its between the Cav, 75 and the Corsa and at present I don't want to let any of them go! I'm not telling you what to do, but just thinking that not many people realised at the time what a good car a Cavalier 3 was. Probably because the styling isn't particularly distinctive and there were so many around, then. Split_Pin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Earrings Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 More changes. Replaced the badges on the bonnet and boot with some nice new ones, and finally fitted the Sony DAB and Bluetooth unit with the mic/aerial today. Stereo is booming and clear and it's nice to have dab and hands free calling again. Badges are a welcome addition. Just got to sort s fresh pair of plates, demist the slightly misted headlamps and then I'll make the front grilles chrome again as I'm not a fan of the black look. Acetone and some elbow grease will work a treat. Full service of fluids and filters when the weather warms up too. Floatylight, Vantman, Shep Shepherd and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barefoot Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 On 3/31/2021 at 4:35 PM, barefoot said: The Renault van that I deal with for the Charity bus mob appears to have shat its gearbox... No, a total failure to turn the starter motor or do anything regarding starting or moving was traced by our helpful local garage to a simple bad earth on the hideously compex & utterly shite robotized manual gearbox. An hour an a half's labour & I can go and collect the dreadful running little bastard on Tuesday. BorniteIdentity, mercedade and Tickman 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bren Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 I want to change the oil on the BMW this weekend. My mahle filter arrived today. Made in the PRC. Not really shocked - so much is made out there. I want to drop the coolant but have the fear - 17 year old fixings and a car with no temp gauge. I see it doing an impression of an Icelandic geyser. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 Tickman, Minimad5, Six-cylinder and 10 others 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bren Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 6 hours ago, tobyd said: Replaced the rear door module of the passat. Not a bad job but a lot of old, fragile clips to break on the way. Door now opens from the inside AND outside. Imagine that. Not sure what actually failed, the turning the child lock on make the action much lighter so i don't think was that. Might investigate the state of the intake manifold tomorrow, I suspect its full of crap. For a 1.9 derv i'm not seeing much more than 41mpg combined which seems a little low. Maybe not, its a heavy car. Is it a B5? Short trips should see more than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tobyd Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 yea, 100hp PD - I'm bimbling about in it so surprised its not better but maybe the MAF is broken (i understand these can fail / misread without the EML coming on, or the EML doesn't work) or the intake is so full of crud its suffocating. Something to investigate anyway. The intercooler pipework is absolutely disgusting so maybe thats also maxed out with crap. The EGR wasn't too bad though, not great but not awful. Something in the DMF arrangement is shot though, invoices say it was done 70k ago inc clutch but it does leave a smol mark on the road so suspect the rear crank seal has gone and is causing a judder when making spirited* getaways in 1st. Otherwise its alright. Turbo comes on ok and doesn't seem to be producing a smoke screen. Other than, of course, discovering the other rear door doesn't understand its been opened so need to replace that module too. Comfy car though. Hoover'd it earlier. Its full of pens, like more than 10, no idea why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 10 hours ago, Split_Pin said: Dropped the Cavalier off at a different, more local garage today. Even with the Easter weekend he said it would probably be ready by Tuesday. Seemed a decent chap and wasn't fazed by the rust I showed him. Recommended to me by word of mouth. New dizzy and rotor arrived yesterday so will bosh those on when I get it back to see if it makes a difference. Its not happy at cold idle, definitely looks as if the throttle position sensor is getting a bad signal so I'll cracked on with the wiring as well. Drives incredibly well, wafts almost as well at the 75, just doesn't have the grandeur. Really swithering on what one to let go. Now that I realise my wife doesn't mind me having 5 cars, I realise its one too many. The driveway is crowded and I forgot a job which needed doing on the 75 which is fitting of the new rain sensing wipers. The Mini is basically my wife's so thats staying as is the Audi as it gives family fun on sunny days. Its between the Cav, 75 and the Corsa and at present I don't want to let any of them go! Find off site storage! Unfortunately that can lead to even more cars when it's a case of just sending an email to get another bay... Angrydicky, Craig the Princess and Split_Pin 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownnova Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 The scaffolding has been taken down so I can get at my garage again!! One week of my two weeks off work has been robbed. So I hope I get some good weather and time to do some car bits in the second week!! Craig the Princess, GrumpiusMaximus, LightBulbFun and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 1 hour ago, SiC said: Find off site storage! Unfortunately that can lead to even more cars when it's a case of just sending an email to get another bay... That did cross my mind but it sounds like a slippery slope! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 6 hours ago, artdjones said: I'm not telling you what to do, but just thinking that not many people realised at the time what a good car a Cavalier 3 was. Probably because the styling isn't particularly distinctive and there were so many around, then. Just watching old episodes of Cracker because they used a fair few 93 and 94 MK3s, they were ubiquitous then. They are reminiscent of a time and a place, in a good way too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 A package arrived in the post from the excellent @Zelandeth of this parish, containing a spare control panel for the Chinese diesel heater I recently fitted to the Trafic. Plugged it in, pressed the requisite combination of buttons and the fuel pump immediately began priming away, which it'd never managed to do with the controller that came with it. Let it pump the diesel through then switched it on - initially it threw up a glow plug error but with a slightly better live feed it soon fired up. Not sure it's supposed to be quite that smoky though... To be fair it did clear up somewhat after it'd run for a bit. It's not what you'd call quiet but it does chuck out a decent amount of heat. The petrol C2 failed its MOT today. Not unexpectedly. It needs a bit of welding on the back of the driver's side sill (which I knew about) and one of the rear brakes is binding (which I'm not surprised by given how long the car has been sitting around doing not much). I'm going to have a look at the brake either this weekend or next week, and then the car is going back in for the garage to do the welding (it's only a small amount) and retest. The Skoda lost its nearside indicator lens today. I was pleased to discover that a new complete indicator unit is available on eBay for £7.25, so that'll be sorted soon. Split_Pin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juular Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 1 hour ago, wuvvum said: Not sure it's supposed to be quite that smoky though Tadts. My neighbours were ready to phone the nee naws on my first run in, before it eventually cleaned itself up. I still have a black soot mark on my drive. It never even emits the tiniest puff now. wuvvum 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somewhatfoolish Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 3 hours ago, wuvvum said: A package arrived in the post from the excellent @Zelandeth of this parish, containing a spare control panel for the Chinese diesel heater I recently fitted to the Trafic. Plugged it in, pressed the requisite combination of buttons and the fuel pump immediately began priming away, which it'd never managed to do with the controller that came with it. Let it pump the diesel through then switched it on - initially it threw up a glow plug error but with a slightly better live feed it soon fired up. Not sure it's supposed to be quite that smoky though... To be fair it did clear up somewhat after it'd run for a bit. It's not what you'd call quiet but it does chuck out a decent amount of heat. TADTS; they're very fussy about voltage, crappy wiring or stale battery will cause FTP. Smoke on start up is normal, destroyer smokescreen while running not so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 First run of mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amishtat Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 Opened the boot of the Peugeot yesterday afternoon for the first time in the 5 or so years I've owned it.. I think the phrase I'm looking for is Giffer Jackpot,and included several unrelated chunks of Moskvitch and some of the front page of a Daily Mail from 1964 with a story they'd still cover today but very probably from a different angle. Not quite the bonanza provided by Angrydicky with his new Hampshire but I love a car boot lucky dip.. wuvvum, GrumpiusMaximus, dome and 12 others 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amishtat Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 Also, what's this? Sort of looks like a socket for a trailer but I'm happy to be wrong. Tadhg Tiogar 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 That looks like a standard 7-pin trailer socket, although I'm not sure whether the cover over the back is factory... barefoot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadhg Tiogar Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 1 hour ago, Amishtat said: Opened the boot of the Peugeot yesterday afternoon for the first time in the 5 or so years I've owned it.. I think the phrase I'm looking for is Giffer Jackpot,and included several unrelated chunks of Moskvitch and some of the front page of a Daily Mail from 1964 with a story they'd still cover today but very probably from a different angle. Not quite the bonanza provided by Angrydicky with his new Hampshire but I love a car boot lucky dip.. That is a walk through history, that is. Especially the broadsheet Daily Wail, which didn't go tabloid until several years later. (The Times in this era still didn't have any headlines on its front cover, which it filled with adverts instead.) Do any of the Castrol/Bardahl/Girling tins still have some of their contents in them? Amishtat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amishtat Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 The Bardahl and Girling tins have never been opened, annoyingly the Castrollo is empty. Not that it matters really, it's all going to end up on a shelf in the shed. I can't remember what paper it was from and I'm currently undergoing the tedium of the weekend shop, but have a look at this from 1960. Definitely didn't conjure up a mental image of the secretary, absolutely not, no... (Tight sweater, pointy tits.. Shirley Eaton or Liz Fraser I reckon.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barefoot Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 I seem to have missed a bit, what sort/age of Peugeot is that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 1 hour ago, wuvvum said: That looks like a standard 7-pin trailer socket, although I'm not sure whether the cover over the back is factory... Yup. Same on a Peugeot for reference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barmatt Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 On 3/30/2021 at 10:57 PM, wuvvum said: Fuck me, this forum is looking more and more like Twitter every day. Really don't blame Bo11ox for sacking it off. One of the reasons I don't comment very often anymore. All a bit tedious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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