richardmorris Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 Brightening up a dull and damp morning. Although the floppy top on the ferrari looks like a badly fitted tent. Shirley Knott, MiniMinorMk3, Six-cylinder and 2 others 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMotor Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 @davehedgehog31 Take it you can use white spirit to clean everything afterwards? I had considered using corrolan on my cars and after seeing how you've got on with it think I'll be getting some soon too. davehedgehog31 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davehedgehog31 Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 1 minute ago, JMotor said: @davehedgehog31 Take it you can use white spirit to clean everything afterwards? I had considered using corrolan on my cars and after seeing how you've got on with it think I'll be getting some soon too. I take it you could. I did spill some and white spirit cleaned it up easily. I might try and clean some of the dried overspray off the exhaust, will let you know. The application would be very easy with better access. Just need to get the stuff good and hot first, it's like lard at room temperature and returns to that state quite quickly when it cools. Like I say though, seems to be acceptable to thin it a bit with some white spirit. JMotor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 After the kwikfit fitting debacle I sent them an email asking for a 50% refund for the inconvenience, to the tune of £352. Didn't hear back for a week plus. Just got a phone call, they agreed. Back_For_More, Yoss, Pat Earrings and 14 others 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goosey Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 14 hours ago, davehedgehog31 said: Cheers man. I had heard that Lanolin based products were on fleek at the minute, as the youth would say. I worship at the altar of Project Farm and he said good things about Lanolin based Fluid Film which got me curious. Bayside Marine Chandlery are selling this for £12.99 a 333g can its on eBay for £25.99 a 333g can bayside charge £7 for next day delivery davehedgehog31 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 I was intending to take the Volvo for a birthday run to Tesco yesterday (I decided a couple of years back that I was determined to have it drivable by the time it turned 50 - I managed that with several months to spare but still wanted to take it for a drive on the actual day). Unfortunately the headlights decided they weren't going to play ball - they would only work on main beam. I took it for a quick spin round the block anyway, and managed to blind my neighbour who was reversing his Disco 3 into his drive. The Tesco run was done in the Renault 6 instead - that turns / turned 50 this year as well, but I'm not sure exactly when as it wasn't registered here until 1980. Once the new radiator cap arrives for the Volvo (had an email from Brookhouse a few days ago saying they're waiting on new stock) I will try taking it for a bit of a longer run (in daylight obvs) to make sure it's behaving itself properly. Even with the blower fan out of service the heater is surprisingly effective, but demisting becomes more of an issue so I'm hoping I can sort it before the weather gets too cold and damp. Saabnut, Shite Ron, Split_Pin and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lesapandre Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 Not a car item - but just to let folk know the film 'Don't Look Now' is on TV tonight - BBC4 midnight. If you have not seen it worth a look. richardmorris and Bren 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 9 hours ago, richardmorris said: Brightening up a dull and damp morning. Although the floppy top on the ferrari looks like a badly fitted tent. yes yes no yes no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w00dy Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 It is the opposite of interesting, but it's great. spike60, Popsicle, GrumpiusMaximus and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 5 hours ago, wuvvum said: I was intending to take the Volvo for a birthday run to Tesco yesterday (I decided a couple of years back that I was determined to have it drivable by the time i turned 50 sooo misread - note to self dont scroll as you read 🙄 Dan29 and wuvvum 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 1 hour ago, lesapandre said: Not a car item - but just to let folk know the film 'Don't Look Now' is on TV tonight - BBC4 midnight. If you have not seen it worth a look. Superb film, and a supposed live sex scene. lesapandre 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 47 minutes ago, hairnet said: yes yes no yes no How big and fat do the Ferraris look next to the countache Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 colour does them no favours still wouldnt tho park yours out front give us something nice to look at richardmorris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 Amused me GrumpiusMaximus, Popsicle, Dyslexic Viking and 8 others 2 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metal Guru Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 3 hours ago, bunglebus said: Amused me Not amusing when they are supposed to be recovering you. I called out Green flag once or National Breakdown as it was then , and quite quickly a van arrived from a local garage. (At work, about 6pm). Couldn’t fix it , so called for recovery. Hour later, the lorry turned up, loaded my car and we set off towards my home and a garage there ( 40 miles away.) About halfway there, the recovery truck has a blow out, driver controls it well but we come to a stop wedged against the curb and he can’t get the wheel off. Recovery lorry needs to call a tyre specialist. Many hours later , I eventually get home at 11pm. Car quickly fixed next day, new distributer cap .(car only 13 months old). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGTI6 Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 The 306 scraped through its MOT this morning, albeit with a few minor advisories. A bit of a relief, as it's my only car at the moment! Dyslexic Viking, MiniMinorMk3, w00dy and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beko1987 Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 Just sounds like new brakes in the spring next year when all the salts gone 👌 Plenty of time to buy them really cheap MrGTI6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reb Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 On 10/20/2022 at 6:23 PM, reb said: On a more positive note, I've more than met my step goal every day this week! And again this week. AnnoyingPentium, adw1977 and auntiemaryscanary 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scruff Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 Done a few jobs on my latest purchase this morning. A Series III was my first car so it's great to have one again. Even smells the same (good and bad). Just off to the post office in a min to sort the change in tax status out and should be able to run around in it soon. Crackers, Split_Pin, LightBulbFun and 13 others 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rust Collector Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 Barn garage find this morning: I went in blind but didn’t do a collection/what will I find thread as I honestly didn’t think my mrs would agree to me buying it. It’s a one owner from new BX 14E Leader. A couple of giffer scrapes but otherwise very tidy and original. To keep the peace I’ve agreed to thin the fleet a bit over the next couple of months. Even I think owning 4 BX’s is excessive! MiniMinorMk3, AnnoyingPentium, Eyersey1234 and 19 others 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barefoot Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 17 hours ago, lesapandre said: Not a car item - but just to let folk know the film 'Don't Look Now' is on TV tonight - BBC4 midnight. If you have not seen it worth a look. Enjoyed it, particularly the creative editing - loved the cut from woman screaming to power-drill! lesapandre 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelandeth Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 I had to go looking didn't I...had to ask the question "Wait, where *does* that go?" And start poking stereo wiring in a 52 year old car. Six-cylinder and Floatylight 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMC Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 I have done a buy HairySteve, High Jetter, andyberg and 26 others 28 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyberg Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 7 minutes ago, HMC said: I have done a buy My dad bought one exactly the same from new, 1990 H reg. He then gave me his 1986 D reg saloon, still to this day the car I have owned for the longest time! Well bought that man. HMC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 22 minutes ago, HMC said: I have done a buy Nice! I was just looking at those last night (was reading the Daily Mail Motor Review 1989 on the bog) and thinking that they're actually quite a handsome thing. LightBulbFun 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelandeth Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 38 minutes ago, HMC said: I have done a buy Is it really bad that my first reaction was "I had wondered if that one was still about..." It's a small world with those cars. It looked a really solid example last time I saw it for sale though so hopefully will be a good one. Really wish my last one had been in as good shape as it had been advertised to be, as I really do like them. LightBulbFun 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuboy Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 Nothing much exciting missus wanted to see her mate whom not long ago had a chavvy in ramsgate so decided to give the v6 a run.. ran faultlessly, returned just under 20 mpg.. she maybe 21 years old but surprised few people who tried it on.. Stevebrookman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ0063 Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 Kings Lynn bangers tonight. Absolutely rammed full. Good night but bailed early as no seating left & after being stood for 4 hours I was fucked 😂 neil1971, ProgRocker, Split_Pin and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Pastry Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 Coprolalia, AnthonyG, ProgRocker and 9 others 3 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lankytim Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 Since I've had it the Laguna has felt a bit rough at idle with lots of vibration inside the cabin. I was told that it's almost certainly a failed top engine mount but it looked fairly new and the rubber was all in good shape. There's a large mount at the bottom of the engine, in the centre with looks like it's designed to absorb engine torque. It looks a bit degraded but still serviceable. Months went by and I put up with the vibration but decided to bite the bullet and replace it. I wasn't sure if it was the mount at fault and new branded ones are ££££ so did the only sensible thing and bought a used one from eBay for £20. With the 'goona up in the air I set about removing the bolts holding the mount in. There's two 14mm bolts holding the main part of the mount and these have to be taken out from the top. After much knuckle scraping I had one out but the second was harder to get to. The 14mm socket on the end of my ratchet fell off and was last heard of pinging back over the subframe and under the steering rack somewhere. After spending an hour looking for it I gave up and tried to use a spanner but there wasn't any room. By this time the 30 minute job had taken nearly 2 hours, my piss was approaching 99 degrees and it had gone dark, I couldn't find my lead lamp so I worked by crappy torch light which was decidedly sub optimal. After much levering of spanners I finally got the last bolt out and had the new mount fitted. A test drive showed the vibration was greatly reduced, although I think much of the annoyance came from my house keys which when attached to the Laguna's key card hang down against the dash and jingle about- a bit of a design fault I think, who doesn't have their house keys on their car "key"? One 14mm socket down but a quieter car. A fair trade, possibly. The 14mm might even show up eventually! Split_Pin and wuvvum 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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