PhilA Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 Modern rubber parts are terrible. wuvvum 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 38 minutes ago, SiC said: Is the immobiliser an aftermarket unit? I invariably rip out any aftermarket alarm or immobiliser where I can as they invariably cause problems and are shit. Almost always badly installed back in the day - whether professional in a dealer/dockside/shop or DIY. Yes its an old Foxguard item. I'm not good enough at electrics to go ripping it out but apparently its an easy job for an auto sparkie to do. I don't really want to spend any more money on it until it gets an MOT so something for later perhaps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fumbler Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 10 minutes ago, PhilA said: Modern rubber parts are terrible. Definitely looks like it. Local motor factors is now using Napa for their parts and oil now, so we shall see how these ones hold up. PhilA 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stanky Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 4 minutes ago, Fumbler said: Definitely looks like it. Local motor factors is now using Napa for their parts and oil now, so we shall see how these ones hold up. Asda own-brand wiper blades are both reasonably long-lived, and very cheap. My go-to source for these things now. BorniteIdentity and Fumbler 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fumbler Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 1 minute ago, Stanky said: Asda own-brand wiper blades are both reasonably long-lived, and very cheap. My go-to source for these things now. The BX's Goodyear front tyres were sourced from Asda, funnily enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stanky Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 4 minutes ago, Fumbler said: The BX's Goodyear front tyres were sourced from Asda, funnily enough. I think some of the thinking of Wal-Mart from over the pond has been good for Asda - their automotive section actually isn't bad, and is competitively priced compared with the equivalent items from the mainstream factors. I often check Asda tyres, but for whatever reason they haven't had what I need or I can get them cheaper from the likes of Tyreleader or Camskill - still worth a sniff though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fumbler Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 11 minutes ago, Stanky said: I think some of the thinking of Wal-Mart from over the pond has been good for Asda - their automotive section actually isn't bad, and is competitively priced compared with the equivalent items from the mainstream factors. I often check Asda tyres, but for whatever reason they haven't had what I need or I can get them cheaper from the likes of Tyreleader or Camskill - still worth a sniff though. Indeed, they were my saving grace when I couldn't get a matching set of tyres. I'll definitely use them in future if Camskill or Oponeo doesn't have anything to offer. Stanky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 1 hour ago, davehedgehog31 said: It should refund automatically. Apparently they can get a bit angry if you cancel Direct Debits. I can confirm this, having had one of my bank accounts blacklisted for doing that very thing. 40 minutes ago, PhilA said: Modern rubber parts are terrible. Yep. I don't find that expensive Bosch wipers last any longer nowadays than the £2.79 jobs from Roys of Wroxham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New POD Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 17 hours ago, MikeR said: on a happy note , I am in the dog house again . got my first covid jab and my 2nd was booked some 11 weeks ago .... today , her indoors splashes lots of sacks of dosh on a new static tin box and is ready to pick up the keys ... except my 2nd covid jab is booked when the deal can be done .... if I go for the jab ..I die if I dont go for the jab ..... I die its my fault And she's not happy with her sister, either, it seems. Who said, we couldn't look after your kids, because we have to go and look at Kitchens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilA Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 45 minutes ago, Stanky said: Asda own-brand wiper blades are both reasonably long-lived, and very cheap. My go-to source for these things now. I bought a pair of slightly too big arm assemblies for the Pontiac, so I could strip the rubber out and fit it to the car; $1.99 each For that price if they only last a couple months it's not terrible. They won't last even they long, probably. The first set I put on have gone all hard and chatter across the screen already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 New dizzy and rotor arm has cured the misfire under load. I don't like this though. New stepper motor on order and I have a spare loom now so I'm just going to replace everything from the scotchlock up to the motor. Now for an oil change and filter, 15 w 40. Dick Longbridge, Datsuncog, Supernaut and 19 others 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilA Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 Always found that engine punched well above it's weight. Stevebrookman, Split_Pin and chaseracer 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 Scrub the oil change, ECP have given me the wrong filter . I thought it looked a bit short. A wash meantime then. Cord Fourteener and BorniteIdentity 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsuncog Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 5 minutes ago, Split_Pin said: Scrub the oil change, ECP have given me the wrong filter . I'm shocked, shocked I say. wuvvum, dome, Cord Fourteener and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cord Fourteener Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 1 hour ago, Split_Pin said: Looks good, I'm glad you've had progress now. Split_Pin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cord Fourteener Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 18 hours ago, chaseracer said: Just say the word... 🙂 Maybe I'll have a think and see if the idea sticks. Cheers, I'll let you know 👍 chaseracer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilA Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 3 hours ago, PhilA said: I said to the wife that it would fit. She said it was too expensive to do. It's a '66 Doing a little research shows that the poly-head 318 can be fitted with modern "magnum" heads (they just bolt on) for a significant computer designed improvement to the engine. That also means the fuel injection manifold fits. Mmm. Phil somewhatfoolish, wuvvum, dome and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 14 hours ago, PhilA said: I have*! *It's a Chrysler product, a Plymouth Fury 3. woof is it just dismantled............... @eddyramrod look - less rusty (joke) eddyramrod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 Picked up the right filter from ECP, it was twice the size of the original which I think was for a small block GM unit. I'll do the filter tomorrow afternoon as I'm on holiday all week. Washed, waxed and polished. Good to see it and the Corsa next to each other. ..and one of the whole fleet together. mercedade, Skizzer, Tickman and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilA Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 44 minutes ago, hairnet said: woof is it just dismantled............... @eddyramrod look - less rusty (joke) Mostly, yes. The interior is junk so that needs to be addressed. Eddy got even that beat on length by another couple feet, and this one's longer than the Pontiac. eddyramrod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timewaster Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 3 hours ago, Split_Pin said: New stepper motor on order and I have a spare loom now so I'm just going to replace everything from the scotchlock up to the motor Pendant mode, that’s not a scotchlock. That is a scotchlock, and as a connector is even worse than the block in your loom. You are probably better off without it either way. Split_Pin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain_70s Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 5 hours ago, Fumbler said: Micra's rear wiper split this morning and the fronts are going the same way. Lucas wipers which are just over 1 year old too. Happily, though, the new brake pads have completely solved my cooked brake issue. Win. I think I get 3 months out of wipers on the Acclaim if I'm lucky. They start squeaking after a couple of weeks, suspect the screen might be pitted enough to be mildly abrasive... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fumbler Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 2 minutes ago, captain_70s said: I think I get 3 months out of wipers on the Acclaim if I'm lucky. They start squeaking after a couple of weeks, suspect the screen might be pitted enough to be mildly abrasive... Hmm... I have a feeling I've got lucky in which case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fumbler Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 Finally found the idle jet on the BX and it's blocked: backing it out ever-so-slightly has the engine running sweet as a nut; turning it back in and the idle is lumpy enough to make the car shake again. Now then... how do I unblock it? Split_Pin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fumbler Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 39 minutes ago, Fumbler said: Now then... how do I unblock it? Flushing it through with cleaner unblocked it, however, the problem persists. It runs lumpy when screwed home and runs fine when backed out by a hair. Either the rubber washer on it has crushed so it's getting tightened too much, or there's something deeper that's at fault. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justwatching Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 On 3/21/2021 at 3:21 PM, Steve79 said: Just to show that using an American full-size as a daily is possible and will fit in Aldi's car park* *providing you have a clear space either side 🤣 Or you can park right up against the curb and climb out the passenger side like I did here. Bench seat necessary. danthecapriman, Datsuncog, PhilA and 8 others 10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 1 hour ago, Timewaster said: Pendant mode, that’s not a scotchlock. That is a scotchlock, and as a connector is even worse than the block in your loom. You are probably better off without it either way. Even more pedant mode: it's actually spelled "Scotchlok". Timewaster, BorniteIdentity, Skizzer and 1 other 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Jetter Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 Pedant mode for pedantic pedants: The genuine 3M product is a different blue, t'other is a cheap* knockoff. Either way, the chocbloc (slang) should be replaced. Split_Pin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Longbridge Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 30 minutes ago, Justwatching said: Or you can park right up against the curb and climb out the passenger side like I did here. Bench seat necessary. Wibble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilA Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 32 minutes ago, Justwatching said: Or you can park right up against the curb and climb out the passenger side like I did here. But over there, the passenger gets the wheel and pedals. I like Derek from Vice Grip Garage's designations:- Captain's Side and Drinker's Side. Dick Longbridge 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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