HMC Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 Lots of standing on back seat of convertibles (ZIL?) Yoss 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 After the heavy rain last night, it was a good time to check the water ingress issue on the passenger footwell on the Cavalier. Clearing the central drain pipe made no difference and the water was actually dripping out the floor bung. I was a bit concerned that the bulkhead was rotten there. Although I do have the means to weld it now, there's wiring behind there so it could get a bit involved. First I broke the windscreen washer pump outlet. Great. New one only £8 from ebay so ordered it on the hoof. Garage that did the timing belt broke this vacuum hose connector which was annoying. I'm surprised it didn't affect the running. Anyway, I can't get a new one yet as typing it into ebay brings up actual vacuum cleaner stuff! I stripped out the plastic scuttle panel. Its very fragile and will need some gaffa tape here and there. The bulkhead looks OK . I reckon if I wanted to make things a WHOLE lot worse for myself I could dig out the bitumen matting and find a hole somewhere but as it stands, resealing the factory joins with Tiger Seal is a better solution. I'll then go over the lot with a couple of coats of Hammerite to seal the bitumen matting up as its cracked in a few places. One area of grot about an inch long near the bottom of the screen but its not doing anything at the moment so I'll Vactan that up and leave it for now. Glad I've got a decent garage to allow everything to dry out for a few days before sealing it! I also had new fuel hose fitted from Hose World as the original was badly perished and definitely a fire risk. New stuff looks pretty heavy duty! aldo135, Jim Bell, Burnside and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beko1987 Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 1 minute ago, Split_Pin said: Typing it into ebay brings up actual vacuum cleaner stuff! See, I get the same but in reverse! catsinthewelder and Split_Pin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 29 minutes ago, beko1987 said: See, I get the same but in reverse! Let's exchange homework! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookiesouwest Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 Went out to get my tools in an ultimately failed attempt to remove the tow bar from the new purchase and some scroat has tried drilling the locks out Craig the Princess and richardmorris 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agila Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 1 minute ago, Cookiesouwest said: Went out to get my tools in an ultimately failed attempt to remove the tow bar from the new purchase and some scroat has tried drilling the locks out At least tried and failed, the bastards. An opportunity to beef up security, although a cordless angry grinder with a thin cutting disc gets through a padlock in three seconds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookiesouwest Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 4 minutes ago, Agila said: At least tried and failed, the bastards. An opportunity to beef up security, although a cordless angry grinder with a thin cutting disc gets through a padlock in three seconds. The really scary thing is how stupid they are. They just need a screwdriver and unscrew the hinges ! adw1977, Craig the Princess, BeEP and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunny Jim Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 Three cars on my drive None of them are working Thirty years of hurt Never stopped me dreaming... On Friday the low coolant light started coming on intermittently in the BWM although the temp gauge stayed in the normal central position. Arrived home to the smell of coolant and a hiss from under the bonnet. A fine jet of steaming coolant was being emitted from the expansion tank - a known weakness on these. Closer inspection revealed that a fastener was missing from the top of the rad so the rad rocked backwards allowing the expansion tank to rub against the alternator pulley and belt wearing a groove in it. I'm holding the rad in place with some cable ties for now so I can get it to a local garage to sort it. I'm farming the job out as yesterday I had my first FTP in the BX when it failed to start after the Shiteisteddfod and I need to sort that out. It appears to be getting fuel and spark, cranks fine but won't start. I had my first dose of the AZ this morning and my arm is throbbing and I've got a headache in spite of taking paracetamol. Oh, and it's just started raining. I might just give up on today and go back to bed. R1152 and Cord Fourteener 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard_FM Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 4 hours ago, Spottedlaurel said: Did 190+ miles yesterday to look at a couple of Yarises/Yarii (?) for Miss SL. Looking to spend around a grand. If it works out OK then it can also be used for Master SL when he start driving at the end of next year. This well-specced CDX was pretty decent, from a trader in cheapies who works from home. Came away thinking that was the one, but felt we need to see at least one other first. This "Blue" model was a touch more expensive but a couple of years newer and only two thirds the mileage, from a private seller. It's now the preferred choice and we've got an offer on the table, will hopefully conclude that today. When we got back home we found that an ad had just been posted for another good candidate which was not too far from the first one we'd seen - a shame we didn't know about it when we were over that way, but if neither of the above work out then we've got that as a fallback. It's a while since I've gone around to view cars, it wasn't as unpleasant an experience as I feared but we did weed out several possibilities which didn't feel right for whatever reason. My Yaris gave me very little trouble in the time I had it, but I would get the rear floorpan rust treated as mine had advisories about the boot floor rusting on the last 2 MOTs. The rear struts cost a bit to replace if they wear out, I was quoted £600 to fit a new set. Even after 66000 miles the engine was still running smoothly with just regular oil & plug changes. Spottedlaurel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EightMegs Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 10 minutes ago, Richard_FM said: My Yaris gave me very little trouble in the time I had it, but I would get the rear floorpan rust treated as mine had advisories about the boot floor rusting on the last 2 MOTs. The rear struts cost a bit to replace if they wear out, I was quoted £600 to fit a new set. Even after 66000 miles the engine was still running smoothly with just regular oil & plug changes. Mine is sitting at 135,000 miles with no major mechanical issues. Rear shock absorbers can be had new from KYB for around £60 or Kaya for around £25. Spottedlaurel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aldo135 Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 7 hours ago, loserone said: Happy jaguar day! @SiCare you on the paracetamol? I've never looked forward to feeling like shit before.. I’m the same L1, I’m due in on Thursday... seems 50/50 wether it hits you or not. Get well soon @SiC SiC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keymaster Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 I had my 1st vaccine yesterday, AZ.Today I feel like I'm battling a hangover but nothing worse than that.Conclusion: get hammered after your injection and you won't notice the side effects the next day Ghosty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 More foutering with the Cavalier. I removed the wiper linkage to get better access and the mounting fell apart. Helpfully* my spare is also the same. New one on watch on ebay. Its definitely still fighting with anyone who comes near it with good intentions. dome 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schonker Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 Had my first jab two Fridays ago.Fine on the Friday afternoon and evening but a horrible night of hot sweats,Next day felt awful, like I had the flu and dizzy. Sunday morning, woke up and felt fine .Strange,very strange but least I'm protected SiC, Low Horatio gearbox and Keymaster 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 At least the effects have told you that your immune system has taken note of the vaccine and done its thing! Low Horatio gearbox and Keymaster 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadhg Tiogar Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 Just back from the pub with the horse dave j 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bren Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 I managed to unseize the SD1's sticky piston. A tip - turn an old powerfile belt inside out - if you slip it over the piston you can clean the part of the piston you can't see. After a polish it was lubed. It will need replacing but for now it works - I really want to get it MOT'd and it needs money spending on other things. Tickman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EightMegs Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 I've accidentally nicked the CV joint boot on the Yaris with a cold chisel the day before my NCT >_< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fumbler Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 I whacked the centre consol while playing with the blower controls and now the blower works throughout the range. Even the boost relay kicks in. Gearchange has massively improved too. Probably more down to me acclimatising to the car, but some wooleyness has definitely disappeared. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floatylight Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 1 hour ago, Tadhg Tiogar said: Just back from the pub with the horse There's a joke in there somewhere... chaseracer and Cord Fourteener 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 I had a record-breaking run back from Somerset today - left Portishead Sainsburys at 15:08, pulled onto the car park at home at 19:31, including a piss stop at Cherwell Valley services. I wasn't even driving particularly fast - the roads were just completely clear. The Ypsilon appears to have done around 50mpg, so not bad but nowhere near the (absurd) official figures. It's not bad on a long run for such a tiddly car, but it's nowhere near as comfy as the Rover. cort16, Stevebrookman, SiC and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 My support bubble ( aka sister and family ) visited today. First time they’ve been in another house for over a year! We played cricket on my* lawn before going to look at the lambs whilst viscount Severn blasted his shotgun at the Canada geese. dome, Cord Fourteener, Jerzy Woking and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelandeth Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 Bloody housework... With everyone working from home keeping the place tidy has fallen a bit by he wayside lately as I have to try to stay out of the way and not make a racket etc. Started cleaning, tidying, vacuuming etc about 1030 this morning...just stopped. Not even saying finished as it's never finished. Never having left the house (unless you count walking out to the freezer in the garage to get dinner), but I've managed to walk just over 15 miles today and climbed 47 flights of stairs. I am going to regret this tomorrow, and probably even more so on Tuesday when my back reminds me precisely how much it hates me. I have never known a house as bad as this one for dust and for spiders. The former I reckon is because it's almost entirely laminate or tile floored. The latter...no idea! Cord Fourteener 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadhg Tiogar Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 2 hours ago, richardmorris said: ..... With a bit of work, you could have a second career impersonating Edward VII. Cord Fourteener and Lord Sterling 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cord Fourteener Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 12 hours ago, Floatylight said: There's a joke in there somewhere... Man: did you walk into a bar? Horse: neigh. richardmorris, wuvvum, stonedagain and 2 others 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 Work took me to Newmarket this morning - the Headquarters of British horse racing. Had a wonderful morning on Warren Hill Gallops and at some rather prestigious stables in town, learning all about "horsing" and the like. Best bit? One of the owners running an A reg Toyota Tercel 4WD!! It would have been improper to take a photo but a quick internet sleuth suggests it is owned by Sir Mark Prescott- the most prestigious of Newmarket trainers. What a wonderful look. In a sea of Disco 4s and RRs, a white Toyota Tercel on an A plate. Marvellous. Jerzy Woking, beko1987, Timewaster and 12 others 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadhg Tiogar Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 43 minutes ago, BorniteIdentity said: Work took me to Newmarket this morning - the Headquarters of British horse racing. ... It's alright if you like Flat. Lambourn is the NH / jumps capital. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martc Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 On 5/9/2021 at 11:13 AM, HMC said: Lots of standing on back seat of convertibles (ZIL?) That's a brace of Aurus Senats. They replaced the ZILs in 2018 or 19. They were developed by NAMI (The Central Scientific Research Automobile and Automotive Engines Institute) and built by Aurus, a new state owned enterprise. Putin himself was directly involved in developing it. The state limousines have 4.4 litre hybrid engines developing 590bhp; but there are plans to sell them privately, these will not have the armoured bodies of the state limousines but will have the option of a 6.6 litre V12 engine developing 848bhp! cort1977, Yoss, The Moog and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amishtat Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 MOT pass achieved! wuvvum, Mrs6C, Split_Pin and 21 others 24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 24 minutes ago, martc said: That's a brace of Aurus Senats. They replaced the ZILs in 2018 or 19. They were developed by NAMI (The Central Scientific Research Automobile and Automotive Engines Institute) and built by Aurus, a new state owned enterprise. Putin himself was directly involved in developing it. The state limousines have 4.4 litre hybrid engines developing 590bhp; but there are plans to sell them privately, these will not have the armoured bodies of the state limousines but will have the option of a 6.6 litre V12 engine developing 848bhp! They're an imposing looking vehicle. And they look absolutely nothing* like a Rolls Royce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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