captain_70s Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 15 minutes ago, juular said: If you haven't already bridged it, worth checking the Speedo drive plug on the back of the diff. The plugs are really brittle now and basically fall off with a snide look. Also, it's a prime location for the pins to be bright green with corrosion. Aye, I was doing some reading up on it last night. An easy place to start anyways. Bet it's the ring in the diff. juular and Split_Pin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 42 minutes ago, captain_70s said: Aye, I was doing some reading up on it last night. An easy place to start anyways. Bet it's the ring in the diff. Do you have an Android phone? DigiHUD is a good free GPS speedometer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownnova Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 22 hours ago, fatharris said: Yep, I'm having ten days off Annoyingly, MrsH is pregnant and with a week till the due date, this may scupper our birth plans. Sent from my VOG-L09 using Tapatalk Ach that’s shite man. We’re 7 weeks of landing date and this is exactly my fear. Hopefully Junior is nice and comfy in there and stays put until you’re out of isolation, and that your good lady doesn’t get it too! fatharris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fumbler Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 So that's why the gearbox was falling out of the car. fatharris, GrumpiusMaximus, wuvvum and 1 other 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheezey Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 On 12/13/2021 at 2:49 PM, juular said: I reckon it was, plus a Maserati, an old landy and some other tat. This was outside Bo'ness motor museum (which wasn't as good as I was expecting). I haven’t been in a couple of years. I felt there was far too much ‘memorabilia’ squashed in around the cars. The cars were ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lankytim Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 Picked up this Dartmouth Pottery MGB from a charity shop today, £1.49 well spent. Wife hates it OBV and it’s going to end up in the loft at some point I think. D.E, Zelandeth, adw1977 and 10 others 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angrydicky Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 Rubber bumper too for added shite points. Lankytim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EightMegs Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 I'm making a four part mould to cast new bump stops, my urethane casting trial kit has arrived to my fake company, and I've got some steering rack gaiters which clear the inside of the coil. Fingers crossed! chaseracer, gm, chodweaver and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Jetter Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 Uretha coli? Maybe a lonely evening! GrumpiusMaximus and EightMegs 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 Collected from @SRi05. I am now officially an owner of a Swedish barge. It's bigger than I thought, longer even than the 75. Im delighted with it. Drove perfectly in the way home, smooth and wafty and the engine is silent. Battery volts stayed rock solid between 14.0 and 14.1 volts. Dropped to 13.9 with the full beams and fogs on. No problem there that I can see. It's also spotless inside. There is one big issue though, the Mrs is insisting that it's going to be her car! Even the wee man likes it and he's normally hard to please when it comes to my cars. I plan to just use as is until after Christmas and maybe treat it to an oil change. Temp guage doesn't get off the quarter, may investigate the thermostat at some point in the future. Tickman, High Jetter, chodweaver and 15 others 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRi05 Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 2 minutes ago, Split_Pin said: Collected from @SRi05. I am now officially an owner of a Swedish barge. It's bigger than I thought, longer even than the 75. Im delighted with it. Drove perfectly in the way home, smooth and wafty and the engine is silent. Battery volts stayed rock solid between 14.0 and 14.1 volts. Dropped to 13.9 with the full beams and fogs on. No problem there that I can see. It's also spotless inside. There is one big issue though, the Mrs is insisting that it's going to be her car! Even the wee man likes it and he's normally hard to please when it comes to my cars. I plan to just use as is until after Christmas and maybe treat it to an oil change. Temp guage doesn't get off the quarter, may investigate the thermostat at some point in the future. Farewell old friend. It's in good hands 👌 davehedgehog31, GrumpiusMaximus, Split_Pin and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 It is definitely worth saving. Hopefully it's dry tomorrow so I can have a shot of the electric roof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 Yoss, mitsisigma01, chodweaver and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 Came up well after a lunchtime wash. It's shaping up to be the nicest condition car I own. mitsisigma01, DVee8, blackboilersuit and 10 others 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRi05 Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 That's come up well. I had it machine polished the same time as I had the hood cleaned which was late August so it should be nice and shiny with regular washes. I don't think I cleaned it after having it done 😂 Split_Pin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigger Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 I sold Project Fiesta Van last night, put it up for £2500, got £2100 so not bad, it wasn't the easiest sale though... Let's start the story off with Facebook Marketplace, yep it's one of them sales, I get a message out the blue offering £2000 and a plead story about how their van had broke and they had no money, I refuse it so they then offer £2100, it's a bit less than I hoped for but not unreasonable and I don't want it sat outside mine all Christmas so agree on the deal. He turns up 45 minutes late, starts asking for proof that the cambelt had been done, and moaning about the Peugeot engines and this is the bit that got me, pulls out a Snap on diagnostic tool and starts scanning the van for codes?! I wasn't impressed but I've got nothing to hide, he then puts a EML on the dash and says the charging module is high? I said it's just had a new battery fitted so it's probably a old code but he then says I'll give you £2000 for it instead!!! I pretty much told him to fuck off by this point, we agreed £2100 I'm not dropping, either take it or not as its a cheap van so he agrees and hands the cash over and take it away. I can guarantee it will be back up on marketplace again later for more money but what a hassle, I can see why people just sell stuff to webuyanycar, it's much easier. Still I made £850 on the van so I can't moan too much! GrumpiusMaximus, mercedade, mitsisigma01 and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 13 minutes ago, SRi05 said: That's come up well. I had it machine polished the same time as I had the hood cleaned which was late August so it should be nice and shiny with regular washes. I don't think I cleaned it after having it done 😂 Aye it looks in great condition, the paints really bright. Nothing more to do there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fumbler Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 The new alternator was plonked on my desk today, in the dreaded green box of doom- But never fear: It's only 26/25 years old and has weird vehicle compatability. A bonus was the packing receipt In short, I'm set out for 111% success. LightBulbFun, RobT, fatharris and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 8 hours ago, Split_Pin said: Came up well after a lunchtime wash. It's shaping up to be the nicest condition car I own. please god no - more on the rover please Split_Pin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cord Fourteener Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 I got Covid, I can confirm it's no fun. grogee, MondeoBlues, GrumpiusMaximus and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 The 75 is a stonker, it's the best car I've ever owned. Ive owned it nearly 2 years now. The service history is in a ring binder from the previous owner, each item in its own poly pocket. He spent a sizeable amount on a suspension rebuild and fitted 3 replacement auto gearboxes until he got one he was satisfied with. It's remapped too so goes really well. I pressed the Saab into service this evening and did a big Christmas booze shop, still going spot on. GrumpiusMaximus, Cord Fourteener and dome 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 Just now, Split_Pin said: I pressed the Saab into service this evening and did a big Christmas booze shop, aquavit or absolut? Cord Fourteener 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cord Fourteener Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 5 minutes ago, hairnet said: aquavit or absolut? What it is running on or carrying? hairnet and Split_Pin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 Keeping the chain alive by taking this CD out the Cavalier and putting it in the Saab's glovebox. I hate to use this phrase as its a bit cliquey but if you know, you know ( @Jim Bell, @Lacquer Peel, @M'coli) Looks like it has a friend now too. Jim Bell, juular, M'coli and 1 other 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOtherStu Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 14 hours ago, Cord Fourteener said: I got Covid, I can confirm it's no fun. How you doing with it? My biggest issue was the tiredness. Still tired now over 3 weeks later. The Missus is struggling more than me - she still has a cough and very tired. Cord Fourteener 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRi05 Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 21 minutes ago, Split_Pin said: Keeping the chain alive by taking this CD out the Cavalier and putting it in the Saab's glovebox. I hate to use this phrase as its a bit cliquey but if you know, you know ( @Jim Bell, @Lacquer Peel, @M'coli) Looks like it has a friend now too. Not guilty on the Mike and the Mechanics CD, came with the car 👀 I emptied 6 disks out the car and left that 😂 Split_Pin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 8 minutes ago, TheOtherStu said: How you doing with it? My biggest issue was the tiredness. Still tired now over 3 weeks later. The Missus is struggling more than me - she still has a cough and very tired. I've been having an issue with that since my booster, and I can't work out if it's that or the medication I'm on. TheOtherStu 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOtherStu Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 14 minutes ago, SRi05 said: Not guilty on the Mike and the Mechanics CD, came with the car 👀 I emptied 6 disks out the car and left that 😂 I can't wait to sell you lot a car. You're getting the Dido one that came with the MR2. The RHCP one I got with my previous car is staying with me. SRi05 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatharris Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 First proper night's sleep in several days - feel almost human again.Still got 7 days isolation so I'm going to attempt to be more physical today and wash MrsH's Laguna, as I've genuinely not had it in me to do anything other than watch Netflix and browse on my phone.Baby still not here (mercifully) and MrsH still testing negative. Her isolation period is up too so she can go out and get the shopping in etc. Sent from my VOG-L09 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 32 minutes ago, SRi05 said: Not guilty on the Mike and the Mechanics CD, came with the car 👀 I emptied 6 disks out the car and left that 😂 I actually liked them back in the 1990s. If it was a Dido CD it would go in the bin though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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