wuvvum Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 Today is an exciting day at Wuvvum Towers. My friendly local Parcel Force driver has just delivered a nugget of purest rocking horse poo. This is what I believe to be the last remaining NOS Innocenti 500 engine mount anywhere in the world. I actually tried to order two but the only place that listed them in stock reduced my order to one because that's all they had, and the manufacturer no longer lists them. The car could really do with two replacing but there's only one that's totally fucking fucked mate big time, so this should be a significant improvement once fitted, and given the mileage the car does the others should hold on for a few more years yet. I'm just massively chuffed to finally have it in my grubby paws - you wouldn't believe the hassle I've had trying to get hold of one. Sigmund Fraud, GMcD, LightBulbFun and 17 others 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dozeydustman Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 Just come back from Silverlake Autos just outside of Alton in Hampshire. Got my dad a wing for his Polo and a couple bits for the C2 for £30. It’s one of these Upick places. Most of what they have is 2000-on but there were a couple of 1990s vehicles there for people to take bits from. Recommend the place. GrumpiusMaximus and mk2_craig 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 34 minutes ago, wuvvum said: I'm just massively chuffed to finally have it in my grubby paws - you wouldn't believe the hassle I've had trying to get hold of one. I've seen bushes made out of PU/Tigerseal/car window glue and the like by filling the gap from stuff in a tube. Maybe worth it on the other when it's totally had it? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dl2XcCqYVRU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dean36014 Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 Well the bx has passed its MOT. Well chuffed to have it back on the road after not using it much for a few years due to coolant pressurising issues. Now let's put some miles on it and see if the new head gasket holds up. Fumbler, LightBulbFun, mk2_craig and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mintwth Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 1 hour ago, dozeydustman said: Just come back from Silverlake Autos just outside of Alton in Hampshire. Got my dad a wing for his Polo and a couple bits for the C2 for £30. It’s one of these Upick places. Most of what they have is 2000-on but there were a couple of 1990s vehicles there for people to take bits from. Recommend the place. Silverlake have a place between Wickham and Botley, is that the one you mean? If so, it's a fair way from Alton and nearer to Fareham. I didn't think they had more than one place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anonymous user Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 5 hours ago, barefoot said: I'll bet the fucker calls it 'Pete' as well. Surely it would be Emma gm and barefoot 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dozeydustman Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 38 minutes ago, mintwth said: Silverlake have a place between Wickham and Botley, is that the one you mean? If so, it's a fair way from Alton and nearer to Fareham. I didn't think they had more than one place. That’s the one. I don’t know the area that well so I followed the A32 to Alton and came off toward Botley! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 On 11/15/2021 at 4:01 PM, reb said: I saw an 850R with something like 150k on it for sale on AutoTrader for £25k, significantly more than any of the lower mileage ones I've seen. I think I'll stick with TDIs if that's alright with everyone! That's in a main dealer in Bradford. It's well known and it's universally agreed it's priced about twice its real value, if not more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 Put the Audi into a different local garage today with the complete exhaust and fixings and it was done in 2.5 hours. I now have the original cat and got the code off it, hopefully it will be worth something although it's not very big. Collected @Supernaut from the same garage as he is dropping off his 205 there and wanged the Audi up the M9 to his bit and back. It's always had a slight exhaust blow so now that it's properly quiet it's an excellent drive. I'm convinced it feels quicker, could just be because it sounds like a great. The old downpipe and mid section were nackered, the former was irreparably cracked and the latter was holed at the top where I couldn't get the welder to. DVee8, Datsuncog, captain_70s and 13 others 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuboy Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 12 hours ago, Split_Pin said: I'm convinced it feels quicker increased back pressure?? Split_Pin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 12 minutes ago, stuboy said: increased back pressure?? Possibly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOtherStu Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 5 hours ago, mintwth said: Silverlake have a place between Wickham and Botley, is that the one you mean? If so, it's a fair way from Alton and nearer to Fareham. I didn't think they had more than one place. Annoyingly, it doesn't have any of my current fleet Was hoping it might have some MR2 bits or stuff for the Missus Panda, but other than indicator stalk, nuffink. I'll keep my eye on the place. Almost drove past it tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mintwth Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 12 minutes ago, TheOtherStu said: Annoyingly, it doesn't have any of my current fleet I'm not convinced their website accurately reflects what they've got. Every time I've dropped in they've had extra stuff in the yard. Might be worth popping in, if you're passing. TheOtherStu 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alcyonecorporation Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 7 hours ago, wuvvum said: Today is an exciting day at Wuvvum Towers. My friendly local Parcel Force driver has just delivered a nugget of purest rocking horse poo. This is what I believe to be the last remaining NOS Innocenti 500 engine mount anywhere in the world. I actually tried to order two but the only place that listed them in stock reduced my order to one because that's all they had, and the manufacturer no longer lists them. The car could really do with two replacing but there's only one that's totally fucking fucked mate big time, so this should be a significant improvement once fitted, and given the mileage the car does the others should hold on for a few more years yet. I'm just massively chuffed to finally have it in my grubby paws - you wouldn't believe the hassle I've had trying to get hold of one. I shall always remember 305 gate after its overflow bottle shat itself; the Innocenti was transport from the station : 'Dave!' 'Dave!' *BEEP BEEP BEEP* 'DAAAAAAAAAAVE!!!!!!' [Innocenti putters off into the distance} wuvvum 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuboy Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 Spotted this in next doors yard thought it was dumped by the skip... but it's all legal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 Just checked the Audi service history, the cat was replaced in 2018 so not the original and likely worth about ten pence. At least the car is fixed! dome, Lacquer Peel and Jim Bell 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 Back in God's country for a weekend, Dalbeattie this time aldo135, loserone, Split_Pin and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cort16 Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 Goodbye Grannie Jim Bell, dome, Split_Pin and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadhg Tiogar Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 On 11/17/2021 at 1:25 PM, wuvvum said: Today is an exciting day at Wuvvum Towers. My friendly local Parcel Force driver has just delivered a nugget of purest rocking horse poo. This is what I believe to be the last remaining NOS Innocenti 500 engine mount anywhere in the world. I actually tried to order two but the only place that listed them in stock reduced my order to one because that's all they had, and the manufacturer no longer lists them. The car could really do with two replacing but there's only one that's totally fucking fucked mate big time, so this should be a significant improvement once fitted, and given the mileage the car does the others should hold on for a few more years yet. I'm just massively chuffed to finally have it in my grubby paws - you wouldn't believe the hassle I've had trying to get hold of one. Why not use it as a master to produce some more for yourself? mitsisigma01 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigger Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 I've been feeling proper robey the last few days but did managed to make a start cleaning the van. A few hours with some G101 and a snow gun got it looking more presentable. Much better I'm sure you'll agree, the interior has come up like new too. It's actually a really tidy little van, it's clearly been well looked after before it was parked up. I've had a quote on a new screen which is £185+vat fitted, had a bit of a mare with the battery box as the bolts that hold the clamp had snapped so ordered a new box of ebay for £14 only to find the Ecu is screwed to it and is a utter sod to get off but that's sorted now and it's now got a running fault that I've found. It will only rev too 3800rpm and starts chucking out whitey blue smoke that smells like diesel, not sure what is yet, its only been driven at 5 mph around a field for the last 2 years so hoping its a clogged EGR or DPF filter but I don't know yet. LabRat, DeeJay, LightBulbFun and 23 others 26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuboy Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 I thought it was dumped in the next yard to where I work... but its all legal... these rare? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dome Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 3 hours ago, cort16 said: Goodbye Grannie Ooh, what are we buying next? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cort16 Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 18 minutes ago, dome said: Ooh, what are we buying next? Something small so it fits in my garage. I might just stick to two cars for little while. Split_Pin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 The old x1/9 exhaust is now in Wrexham north wales for collection, sadly @brownnovadidn’t get his act together for 2cv bits in time so will have to wait. brownnova and Jim Bell 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 On 11/15/2021 at 3:56 PM, Bren said: The vectra has a couple of broken flaps on the interior vents. I have removed one and stripped it down ( a more detailed explanation in "what have you fixed lately?" thread). I keep looking at other cars as the vectra is getting a bit old - two injectors need re sealing and it will need a rad before next summer. It has started to clonk from the front - I suspect it needs drop links. However stuff is so expensive - £3.5 k for an 09 mondeo estate with 120 k to £4750 for a 13 plate passat with 149 k - if you are borrowing money the car will be worn out before it is paid off - I think I will just pick the jobs off one at a time. I agree. 10 year old cars etc seem very expensive for what they are, Bren 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omegod Posted November 19, 2021 Share Posted November 19, 2021 Today I shall be changing the coilpack and HT leads on a 2.5 V6 Omega , If you know ....you know GrumpiusMaximus and BorniteIdentity 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New POD Posted November 19, 2021 Share Posted November 19, 2021 17 minutes ago, omegod said: Today I shall be changing the coilpack and HT leads on a 2.5 V6 Omega , If you know ....you know I know. BorniteIdentity and taxi paul 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grogee Posted November 19, 2021 Share Posted November 19, 2021 27 minutes ago, New POD said: I know. I thought it was only me that was as skilled* at underbonnet fiddling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omegod Posted November 19, 2021 Share Posted November 19, 2021 2 minutes ago, grogee said: I thought it was only me that was as skilled* at underbonnet fiddling. Vauxhall employed the engine bay design services of Gilette for the Omega, honestly it's my most hated job ever somewhatfoolish 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grogee Posted November 19, 2021 Share Posted November 19, 2021 1 hour ago, omegod said: Vauxhall employed the engine bay design services of Gilette for the Omega, honestly it's my most hated job ever I would recommend those cloth gloves impregnated with rubber, but I know from painful experience that they often don't offer the fingertip dexterity needed for some jobs. Probably including this one. Personally I rarely use gloves now except for scary grinding and stuff. A bit of barrier cream to start and then let the grime accumulate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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