High Jetter Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 10 minutes ago, wuvvum said: Given the amount of tension still on the spring, I doubt that'll be enough. I'll give it a try though. It might reduce it enough to be able to lever the wheel off, I guess the tyre's shagged anyway. I'm not sure what you could use to cut the bottom bit of spring off - plasma cutter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 11 minutes ago, Dyslexic Viking said: Would tying a strap around the wheel and squeezing the tire after the air is taken out work? Worth a go I suppose. 2 minutes ago, High Jetter said: It might reduce it enough to be able to lever the wheel off, I guess the tyre's shagged anyway. I'm not sure what you could use to cut the bottom bit of spring off - plasma cutter? That'd probably work but I don't have access to one. Don't think I'd get the angry grinder in there, at least not without chopping stuff that I don't want to chop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyslexic Viking Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 4 minutes ago, wuvvum said: Worth a go I suppose. That'd probably work but I don't have access to one. Don't think I'd get the angry grinder in there, at least not without chopping stuff that I don't want to chop. This is how I thought it could work. At least it's worth a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camryv6 Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 Angle grind the spring a couple of coils from the bottom, it will release the tension Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 Message from my sister saying her 71,000 mile, 14 reg Renault captur had passed the mot but an advisory for rear tyres ( which I had already told her about last week). Dealer also says it needs pads, front discs, a cambelt change and the n/s CV joint is noisy so needs replacing. Quote = £2400! My mechanic friend has had a look. The cv joint is a weird Renault bit that isn’t available separately but needs the driveshaft replacing. Go figure! He’s quoted £720 for parts and £550 labour for the cam belt, water pump, fluids, brake pads and discs. BorniteIdentity 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 3 hours ago, Six-cylinder said: Milton Keynes Classic Car Club are holding a breakfast meet this Sunday 6th March from around 9:30am at The Giffard Park pub. The group has a wide variety of cars and all are welcome. This is a smaller meeting usually with around 20 cars. I plan to be there, probably with the ex @richardmorris Mercedes E320 Coupe. Coffee/tea and breakfast are available in the pub along with toilets. The Giffard Park pub, Broadway Ave, Giffard Park, Milton Keynes MK14 5QN I’d like to come up, but not feeling up to it. Hope they like the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N19 Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 Came back to the Bluebird to an apologetic note on the windscreen. "I think I touched your car". I think it'll go back on with some new fixings and maybe some washers where fixings have pulled through the plastic. brownnova, AnnoyingPentium, richardmorris and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 8 minutes ago, N19 said: Came back to the Bluebird to an apologetic note on the windscreen. "I think I touched your car". I think it'll go back on with some new fixings and maybe some washers where fixings have pulled through the plastic. Did they offer to pay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catsinthewelder Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 42 minutes ago, camryv6 said: Angle grind the spring a couple of coils from the bottom, it will release the tension I wouldn't want to be that close to a grinder when it did. My best guess is fit spring compressors, jack up, axle stand, deflate tyre, loosen all wheelnuts then remove them using as many extension pieces as you can find in all your socket sets with a full face motorbike helmet on for good measure. Angrydicky and BorniteIdentity 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barefoot Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 I say stand well back whilst you call the AA/RAC/etc, & get 'em to sort/recover it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N19 Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 36 minutes ago, richardmorris said: Did they offer to pay? Not in said note. Rang the number, sounds like a fleet manager for a company. If they chuck £100 my way I'll just sort it myself. Unless there's more to it, it isn't worth the have. richardmorris, BorniteIdentity and AnnoyingPentium 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doobietoo Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 Ratchet strap the spring first then angry grinder it. We did that when the Pug spring broke. Mind you we then strapped a block of wood between the top and bottom mounts and drove it to the garage ... was a bit bumpy... somewhatfoolish 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-cylinder Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 What is this? I found it part blocking a road junction along with a tree branch and small house from Kansas in the recent high winds! LightBulbFun and richardmorris 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 Just now, Six-cylinder said: What is this? I found it part blocking a road junction along with a tree branch and small house from Kansas in the recent high winds! What’s in the bag? I’d have thought it looks marine rather than auto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Pastry Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 2 hours ago, wuvvum said: I can just about lever it off the tyre using a 3' crowbar braced against said tyre, but obviously that's not going to help me get the wheel off. There's nothing else suitable for levering against in the vicinity, and there isn't enough clearance to get the spring compressors in there either. I'm now at a bit of a loss as to how to proceed - not least how to get the wheel off without the spring going BOIIIIIIING and embedding itself in one part of my anatomy or another. Any bright ideas gratefully received... IMO the spring isn't going to boing that much, most of it is still restrained by the strut and it can only boing downwards. Just unbolt the wheel and then crowbar between spring and tyre, being prepared to step backwards smartly of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bwrlwm Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 On 3/1/2022 at 9:59 PM, High Jetter said: I'll have a look at that, thanks. Very interesting site, pity there isn’t a Toyota equivalent to the Cuore, but the Toyota Duet is the early Sirion here. Also there is an Aygo listing, handy for Citroen C1. And Peugeot 107s ta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Jetter Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 2 hours ago, N19 said: Came back to the Bluebird to an apologetic note on the windscreen. "I think I touched your car". I think it'll go back on with some new fixings and maybe some washers where fixings have pulled through the plastic. Looks good though. I loved mine, sturdy car beneath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N19 Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 Just now, High Jetter said: Looks good though. I loved mine, sturdy car beneath. It's a very competent car and easy enough to work on. Cosmetically it's lacking in some areas, but it is reliable enough. Unfortunately, the ULEZ expansion next year will see it move on I think - both it and the Mondeo are non compliant, and whilst I can justify keeping the Mondeo for estate duties, Moving Big Stuff (TM), tip runs, long trips up north etc, swallowing the charge on days I happen to use it... I can't really justify that with the Bluebird too. Shite Ron 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoverFolkUs Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 4 hours ago, wuvvum said: At lunchtime I jacked the front of the Rover up to have a better look at the spring situation. It's looking a bit awkward to be honest. The spring has completely come out of its seat and is resting in one of the tread grooves of the nearside front tyre - it's quite firmly wedged in there, even with the wheel off the ground and hence the shock at maximum extension, there's still a fair bit of tension on the spring. I can just about lever it off the tyre using a 3' crowbar braced against said tyre, but obviously that's not going to help me get the wheel off. There's nothing else suitable for levering against in the vicinity, and there isn't enough clearance to get the spring compressors in there either. I'm now at a bit of a loss as to how to proceed - not least how to get the wheel off without the spring going BOIIIIIIING and embedding itself in one part of my anatomy or another. Any bright ideas gratefully received... What a complete bastard of a situation that is! My very sketchy solution would be get the weight back on the car, use a series of ratchet straps and heavy duty zip ties to compress the spring as much as possible so you can get it up in the air again, hopefully with enough tension off the spring to get the wheel off. I'm assuming the tyre is salvageable and you don't want to do anything to destroy it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Jetter Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 Please, speak to me first. @N19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N19 Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 6 minutes ago, High Jetter said: Please, speak to me first. @N19 Noted. I feel it will probably be next summer - the new ULEZ comes in at the end of 2023, so I hope to enjoy it for another 18 months or so. But if/when the time comes I definitely want it to go to a good home. High Jetter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelandeth Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 7 hours ago, Six-cylinder said: Milton Keynes Classic Car Club are holding a breakfast meet this Sunday 6th March from around 9:30am at The Giffard Park pub. The group has a wide variety of cars and all are welcome. This is a smaller meeting usually with around 20 cars. I plan to be there, probably with the ex @richardmorris Mercedes E320 Coupe. Coffee/tea and breakfast are available in the pub along with toilets. The Giffard Park pub, Broadway Ave, Giffard Park, Milton Keynes MK14 5QN Might try to make it along to this one, probably be the van... there's no height barrier on their car park is there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Cade Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 @wuvvum Grab the spring and "wind" it anti clockwise, do it with the car jacked up to lessen tension. You can usually get ot off the tyre no problem, then put a spacesaver on or cut off the tail with a grinder. Was a common issue on the breakdowns... wuvvum 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-cylinder Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 7 hours ago, Zelandeth said: Might try to make it along to this one, probably be the van... there's no height barrier on their car park is there? No high barrier that I remember. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-cylinder Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 11 hours ago, richardmorris said: What’s in the bag? I’d have thought it looks marine rather than auto. The bag is sewed up and does not open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownnova Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 27 minutes ago, Six-cylinder said: The bag is sewed up and does not open. Looks like some kind of weight bag of the side of a boat. Is it heavy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-cylinder Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 15 minutes ago, brownnova said: Looks like some kind of weight bag of the side of a boat. Is it heavy? Reasonably heavy like it was full of sand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownnova Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 I’d reckon a boat or fishing net weight in that case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3VOM Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 It's for weighing down temporary road signs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-cylinder Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 19 minutes ago, 3VOM said: It's for weighing down temporary road signs. That makes sense, but maybe a bit small? Do hot air balloons have sand bags like in the movies? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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