brownnova Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 One out!! Spotted an identical one at the show on Sunday, and went over to speak to the owner “It’s not for sale is it?” He joked… “funny you should say that” said I. Today he came with his trailer, and picked it up! Cleaned up really well… almost regret selling it now! danthecapriman, dollywobbler, RobT and 14 others 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoss Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 This was in my van today. That's the hottest I've ever seen it. Previous high I'd noticed was 36c. This was obviously after it had parked up for 20 mins or so, it goes down as soon you start driving. Trouble is I never move more than a couple of hundred yards at a time so it never goes down much. And I'm guessing the sensor is behind the front bumper which is unpainted black. So obviously not accurate but still bloody hot. Cord Fourteener, Six-cylinder, richardmorris and 1 other 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaseracer Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 I do believe there may well be a GS flat-four under that ever so slightly extended bonnet... Jim Bell, Cord Fourteener, Lacquer Peel and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 I've been away for over a week now. You know, nothing major. Just a move over 100 miles across Scotland to a new job. Broadband is now live in the flat, ooof it feels good. First day at the new job today, too. It's normal to end up wandering around a remote fish farm in the hills north of Glasgow on the first day of a job in IT infrastructure, right? Right...? Pat Earrings, Tickman, loserone and 16 others 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownnova Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 1 hour ago, chaseracer said: I do believe there may well be a GS flat-four under that ever so slightly extended bonnet... There is indeed! Cord Fourteener and chaseracer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 1 hour ago, Supernaut said: I've been away for over a week now. You know, nothing major. Just a move over 100 miles across Scotland to a new job. Broadband is now live in the flat, ooof it feels good. First day at the new job today, too. It's normal to end up wandering around a remote fish farm in the hills north of Glasgow on the first day of a job in IT infrastructure, right? Right...? Glad it's going well man! Supernaut and HMC 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 Got the brake drum off the Innocenti today, having found that a Poundland claw hammer was exactly the right size and shape to lever the handbrake mechanism to the fully released position. Oiled up the pivot inside the drum, as well as the shoe pivots, and put a dab of copper grease on the back plate where the shoes slide over it. Also squirted a load of spray grease onto the cable for good measure, although I don't think the cable is the issue. Apart from a brief moment of idiocy when I tried to refit the drum with the handbrake still applied, it went OK - it's nice and dry in there and the shoes still have loads of meat on them. The handbrake is definitely freeing up now - it's to the point where it's probably free enough to pass a test, although it is still sticking very slightly. I also refitted the exhaust with a load of assembly paste (works better than Gun Gum at sealing joins), a new secondary clamp and a bit of metal slathered in exhaust paste to help reinforce the previously fitted bandage which was starting to blow through. I also tightened up the clamps properly this time, using a ratchet rather than a pissy 13mm spanner, and the whole thing feels a lot more rigid now. It's quietened things back down too, which is good. So just a patch of welding to be done and it should be almost MOT ready. The Spacy must have heard me slagging it off yesterday as that now runs too. My expert* repair of the fuel tap seems to have done the trick - fuel is now flowing through rather than dribbling as it was before, and it's not leaking anymore. The idle is far too high and the exhaust is blowing fit to wake the dead, but one of those two is easily enough resolved - the other a bit more complicated as this exhaust is beyond welding, I have a spare exhaust in weldable condition but it's currently buried somewhere in a mate's garage so will have to try and dig that out. The headlight dip switch is going to need taking out and cleaning / lubing as well, and the front brake cable is sticking quite badly. So still a fair bit to do before it can go back on the road... RobT, Angrydicky, LightBulbFun and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOtherStu Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 12 hours ago, Yoss said: This was in my van today. That's the hottest I've ever seen it. Previous high I'd noticed was 36c. This was obviously after it had parked up for 20 mins or so, it goes down as soon you start driving. Trouble is I never move more than a couple of hundred yards at a time so it never goes down much. And I'm guessing the sensor is behind the front bumper which is unpainted black. So obviously not accurate but still bloody hot. What it does remind you is how hot it is in a car if you leave the dog in it though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catsinthewelder Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 Or in this case a black and white cat. TheOtherStu, Yoss, louiepj and 2 others 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoss Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 6 hours ago, TheOtherStu said: What it does remind you is how hot it is in a car if you leave the dog in it though! Unfortunately we're not allowed to take our dogs to work. Probably just as well, cardboard boxes are our dogs favorite thing in all the world. He'd love it but I wouldn't have a job long. TheOtherStu 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyslexic Viking Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 In the last few days I have done some small repairs and maintenance on the tractors. Today it was the Volvo I worked on and changed the engine oil and oil filter, diesel filters and cleaned the sediment bowl and last clean and change the oil on the air filter on it so then it is ready for another year. Nyphur, outlaw118, Sunny Jim and 14 others 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulgalour Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 Maestro overheated a little bit today. I say a little bit because it threw the overheating light on until I whacked the heaters up full and then it calmed down. Thing is, it was so hot in the car I couldn't even tell the heaters were blasting hot air at me, it just felt the same. Happily, there's now a thunderstorm stomping about the place so here's hoping for a big pile of rain so my brain will start working again. wuvvum, Lacquer Peel, Split_Pin and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 I suppose this is progress on the merc suspension repairs. Off at a rehabilitation spa ( my mechanic’s drive) for rejuvenating treatment ( hopefully). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crackers Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 Shopping trolley. Please stop embarrassing me by doing this. And please stop playing silly buggers with the clutch. I'm getting quite tired of your antics. Please and thank you. And please. outlaw118, EightMegs and Six-cylinder 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyberg Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 Just been into Bristol to eat at a Chinese buffet, preparing my son for our trip to Hong Kong in November, or not. Very good social distancing still and everyone wearing a mask while choosing food. But my stand out moment is returning to the car! The Xedos outsized by a bini and a golf, just shows how much cars have grown over the years. Six-cylinder, Nyphur, Split_Pin and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Jetter Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 Fuck me, Bristol gets dark very early these days! 🤣 andyberg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 Best looking car in the car park tonight, even if it was the only one! sporty-shite, Schaefft, Six-cylinder and 11 others 12 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Jetter Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 47 minutes ago, Crackers said: And please stop playing silly buggers with the clutch. I'm getting quite tired of your antics. I'll do you a favour and take it off your hands, M9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyberg Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 15 minutes ago, High Jetter said: Fuck me, Bristol gets dark very early these days! 🤣 That's the dark cloud of doom hanging over it, or nasty Chinese smart phone 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownnova Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 Tonight’s Mavericks meet is bought to you by the colour red: Other colours were available… Lucky to have this on my doorstep every Tuesday! About 150 cars there tonight apparently! dome, outlaw118, gm and 14 others 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floatylight Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 The man from the ministry he say - Yes! Pretty good for a 20 year old Merc.. Split_Pin, LightBulbFun, Six-cylinder and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilA Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 16 hours ago, andyberg said: That's the dark cloud of doom hanging over it, or nasty Chinese smart phone 😂 Man, haven't been there in so long. Surprised they even let you drive up to the triangle any more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyberg Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 7 minutes ago, PhilA said: Man, haven't been there in so long. Surprised they even let you drive up to the triangle any more. Oh the other side of the triangle is now single lane, all the bus stops are closed off to allow 2 cycle lanes!! One each side of the road, its fun in rush hour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilA Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 2 minutes ago, andyberg said: Oh the other side of the triangle is now single lane, all the bus stops are closed off to allow 2 cycle lanes!! One each side of the road, its fun in rush hour. I bet. I was stood at the lights on the corner by park street and on front of us a white Opel Manta ran the red light and knocked him down at speed. Luckily the guy rode horses and rolled to a halt relatively unscathed but people used to fly through there coming down from Clifton. I guess now you get to risk your life similarly but now the risk is posed by the Lycra Warriors, because everybody knows red lights don't apply to them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 Email from MX5parts.uk - 10% off parts, might be worth a look to owners. gm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 They must be struggling for business cause I've not owned an MX5 or bought from them in 10 years and I got it too egg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floatylight Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 3 hours ago, Floatylight said: The man from the ministry he say - Yes! Pretty good for a 20 year old Merc.. Just picked it back up, MOT'd, Serviced, Air con regassed. Old pollen filter minging! Even had a mini valet.. The garage I've started using has an interesting selection of cars knocking about.. Sorry some pics upside down! Burnside 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelandeth Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 Biggest oil leak on the Merc seems to be the rocker cover gasket. Poked around on eBay, £20-25 seems to be the going rate (except for the two listings at £7...which seems too cheap) which may or may not be the right one. Main dealer? £18 and it'll be here day after tomorrow. Plus there should be a decent chance of it actually being the right part. Floatylight, Burnside, dave j and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 Eeek! It drove surprisingly well considering there’s nothing holding one side of the suspension to the car! He’s going to attempt to loosen the mounts tomorrow after a day of plusgas. Six-cylinder, chaseracer, wuvvum and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 As the above pics, if rick can get the bolts undone without shearing them off think the plan it to strip it all, send the metal for blasting and get all new rubber together with the repair plate from Mercedes. Stanky, outlaw118 and chaseracer 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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