Bren Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 The vectra got a 12 month ticket. I fitted a pair of drop links last weekend and restored the headlights. It's done well but I am mindful it is 15 years old and on 152k - if I see a suitable replacement in the future I will move it on. grogee, dome, Yoss and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popsicle Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 40 minutes ago, Bren said: The vectra got a 12 month ticket. I fitted a pair of drop links last weekend and restored the headlights. It's done well but I am mindful it is 15 years old and on 152k - if I see a suitable replacement in the future I will move it on. I think yours is the same age as ours Bren, 2007, its just gone past 190k and still seems to be running well - really ought to do another cambelt change in the near future to keep the old girl going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bren Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 3 minutes ago, Popsicle said: I think yours is the same age as ours Bren, 2007, its just gone past 190k and still seems to be running well - really ought to do another cambelt change in the near future to keep the old girl going. Ours runs like a swiss watch - only issue is the lacquer is starting to peel in a few places despite being washed and polished. It must be age. Have you a pic of yours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazoli Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 Forgot to do a collection mission or thread on my new car so here it is Its an '03 V70 2.4 petrol with the badermatic box. I've been doing a few jobs to it since picking it up over the weekend and it's pretty much sorted now, I've fitted a new wiper motor and linkage as it was the noisiest I've ever heard, removed the front bumper and o/s headlight as some tosser* dropped a bulb into the lamp and there was no way of retrieving it. I've fitted a Bluetooth module (one of these https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07VYTXR34/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_T0D8SX39EXMKJQERYBSJ?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1) which was a doddle to fit and allows full streaming and hands free telephony whilst allowing the standard buttons to be used to control every thing, the best and easiest one I have ever fitted to any car (and ive done a few) by far, the dolby Pro logic system stills sounds awesome these days. I've run the wiring through the car and connected it up to the reverse light power feed for my aftermarket sensor kit (I'll complete the sensor install at the weekend) All that's left to do is a full service and cambelt change which I'll do once I've been paid. Its a lovely old thing to drive and just wafts around, its really ckean and tidy, everything works (bar the drivers heated seat, but I will fix it) the aircon is freezing and there's no warning lights apart from the usual alarm service required (which is a dead battery in the alarm sounder, which I probably won't fix, but in hindsight I probably will!) *me BL Bloke, AnnoyingPentium, Lacquer Peel and 12 others 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 I meant to ask if you had bought your new car yet, that looks spot on. Jazoli 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popsicle Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 4 minutes ago, Bren said: Ours runs like a swiss watch - only issue is the lacquer is starting to peel in a few places despite being washed and polished. It must be age. Have you a pic of yours? The only pic I can find is crap - its behind our daughters old Swift, looking filthy and its got its winter wheels/tyres on it. I really must take some better pics one day. Bren and Broadsword 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 10 hours ago, wuvvum said: I am now officially down to one usable car (the Toyota) - the Laguna has now developed an intermittent sticky front brake. I'm not sure I can be arsed to try and free it up, especially as it's the windy type - a new caliper is 50 quid so I'll probably just bung one of those on. Hopefully the V5C for the Doblo will turn up in the next couple of days and I can then tax that and press it into daily duties. Well on the way home from work it drove perfectly - no rumbling noises, no smell of hot brake pads, and when I got home the driver's side front wheel was stone cold. I bloody hate intermittent faults. At least if something's permanently fucked it's easy to diagnose. Split_Pin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazoli Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 4 hours ago, HarmonicCheeseburger said: What are Volvo auto's like to live with? Without wanting to jinx myself they are really good, both my new one and the FiL's s80 have been to the moon and back but they are still quiet, smooth and effortless, at this price they are just disposable, if there are any major failures it'll get bridged, I'm not sure I'd want an expensive one as you are pretty much stuck to paying to fix any big bills (but thats the same for any car) but as a banger they make a lot of sense. HarmonicCheeseburger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cord Fourteener Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 Oh my gosh, I appear to have thoroughly cleaned the outside of the Mondeo! Dyslexic Viking, GrumpiusMaximus, BL Bloke and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooSavvy Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 15 hours ago, Popsicle said: The only pic I can find is crap - its behind our daughters old Swift, looking filthy and its got its winter wheels/tyres on it. I really must take some better pics one day. Ahhh...... Chequered roof Swift 🤔 I have lakapeel/pimples appearing on SuziQ roof..... Decisions, decisions >>> Rustoleum/Tractor paint + roller 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkyarddog Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 2 hours ago, Cord Fourteener said: Oh my gosh, I appear to have thoroughly cleaned the outside of the Mondeo! Something I must do to mine. I do think that the mk4 Mondeo has aged well. All modern cars look so aggressive now,but the Mk4 doesn't. Cord Fourteener 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volksy Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 The Merc only went and passed the MOT, with no advisories either! Get in! Dyslexic Viking, LightBulbFun, grogee and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cord Fourteener Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 Oops! tooSavvy, Lankytim, catsinthewelder and 10 others 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cord Fourteener Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 4 hours ago, junkyarddog said: Something I must do to mine. I do think that the mk4 Mondeo has aged well. All modern cars look so aggressive now,but the Mk4 doesn't. Yes its aged well, it still looks current to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cord Fourteener Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 56 minutes ago, Cord Fourteener said: Oops! @junkyarddog this is how you age them, apparently, by forgetting you have your trailer on while reversing and jack-knifing it. Dyslexic Viking, junkyarddog and Cookiesouwest 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juular Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 23 hours ago, Split_Pin said: And home. Yvonne is delighted with it. As am I. Cheers to @Jazolifor a perfectly described car and easy purchase, it drives brilliantly. Good to meet you as well. Nice one! chaseracer and Split_Pin 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkyarddog Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 25 minutes ago, Cord Fourteener said: @junkyarddog this is how you age them, apparently, by forgetting you have your trailer on while reversing and jack-knifing it. Nasty. Although back in the day most of the local farmers cars around here had that dent on both sides. Cord Fourteener 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyslexic Viking Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 I put on seat covers on the Vivaro today and this was a big improvement. DVee8 and HarmonicCheeseburger 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grogee Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 8 minutes ago, Dyslexic Viking said: I put on seat covers on the Vivaro today and this was a big improvement. We did that to my brother in law's Trafic. The seat frame was so worn out that the metalwork was poking through. I don't know why the standard seats are so flimsy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyslexic Viking Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 3 minutes ago, grogee said: We did that to my brother in law's Trafic. The seat frame was so worn out that the metalwork was poking through. I don't know why the standard seats are so flimsy? Mine is 18 years old and has almost 300,000 km on it so seat wear is to be expected. But the use they are exposed to probably means a lot to the seats. grogee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 More Saaab weldage. Chop chop Plate made, joggled and tacked (underneath) Seamed And (mostly) ground back GingerNuttz, Craig the Princess, Split_Pin and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod/b Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 Attention @Motown @ThePollittis at it again Motown, mercedade and Craig the Princess 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Jetter Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 Bring it here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuboy Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 advertised the zodiac zephyr on FB market place.... waits morons and feckwits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barefoot Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 5 hours ago, Cord Fourteener said: Oops! Give it not a second thought, that's fuck all damage in comparison to poor @AnnoyingPentium & his utterly fucked red car... On 3/24/2022 at 11:46 AM, AnnoyingPentium said: Cord Fourteener, wuvvum, adw1977 and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fumbler Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 10 minutes ago, barefoot said: Give it not a second thought, that's fuck all damage in comparison to poor @AnnoyingPentium & his utterly fucked red car... barefoot, AnnoyingPentium and RoverFolkUs 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fumbler Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 Spotted this beautifully dilapidated heap at the filling station Giffer owned Volvo 340 REDLINE whatever that means. It was DELIGHTFULLY shonky. It's got a colourful MoT history should you want to search it up. F269 DYC if you're interested. Dyslexic Viking and Split_Pin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoverFolkUs Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 50 minutes ago, barefoot said: Give it not a second thought, that's fuck all damage in comparison to poor @AnnoyingPentium & his utterly fucked Fifi the Fabia FTFY (**Waits to be verbally attacked and called an utter twat etc etc**) 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motown Posted March 26, 2022 Share Posted March 26, 2022 9 hours ago, Rod/b said: Attention @Motown @ThePollittis at it again As a chap who has rescued and restored countless Mk1 800s and currently owns two 827s. If you lose your patience il happily take it on @ThePollitt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barefoot Posted March 26, 2022 Share Posted March 26, 2022 11 hours ago, RoverFolkUs said: (**Waits to be verbally attacked and called an utter twat etc etc**) 😂 I think you'll find that goes without saying. BorniteIdentity and RoverFolkUs 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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