HMC Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 24 minutes ago, cort1977 said: Volvo xc90s use them too. And late 900 estates Barry Cade 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HillmanImp Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 1980s office car park vibes. Head of accounts parked next to the company director. Stinkwheel, Dyslexic Viking, vulgalour and 14 others 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoss Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 2 hours ago, wuvvum said: Didn't those have some weird ABS system that only works on the back wheels? Surprised the tester had never seen plastic leaf springs before though, several modern vans use them. Landcrabs had a very basic ABS on the rear. They had a unit mounted on the inner wing at a slight angle with a ball bearing in it. The harder you braked the further the ball bearing slid up it's little tube until eventually it blocked the line to the rear brakes. Then when you eased off it slid back down and normal service was resumed. I can confirm it was not entirely reliable. Twice in my 18/85S I ended up pointing in the opposite direction after a hefty brake application. On later cars, 1800 mk3 and 2200s, they had a more sophisticated pressure switch but on the earlier cars it was entirely mechanical. egg and vulgalour 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N19 Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 Someone was out taking photos of my car a couple of weeks ago. Unfortunately it was Norfolk Constabulary... Well, after 11 years driving regularly, and 85,000 odd miles covered, getting a first NIP is annoying but plenty worse out there. It seems to fall 1mph above the threshold for a course (54mph in a 40 - on the A11 leaving Mildenhall roundabout) so I have resigned myself to SP30 and 3 points. High Jetter and catsinthewelder 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Jetter Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 5 hours ago, Barry Cade said: plastic leaf springs Run that by me again? Stinkwheel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Cade Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 3 hours ago, wuvvum said: Didn't those have some weird ABS system that only works on the back wheels? Surprised the tester had never seen plastic leaf springs before though, several modern vans use them. Some might have? Mine is AWD which has a pretty normal system. I only really thought of the Corvette with composite springs.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Cade Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 1 minute ago, High Jetter said: Run that by me again? More common than I thought ! High Jetter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoverFolkUs Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 12 minutes ago, High Jetter said: Run that by me again? Composite plastic something-or-other, yes. Also found on the early 00's Vauxhall Movano/Renault Master Barry Cade and High Jetter 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
17-Coffees Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 5 hours ago, Zelandeth said: That's normally a shop I avoid as our local one is a total zoo most of the time, My local one is in the North of Aberdeen in an industrial estate retail park on what is literally the city limits, and it's good, personally always stop by before heading into Aberdeen itself. But have found others I've been to around the UK to be more like you've described... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 1 hour ago, N19 said: Someone was out taking photos of my car a couple of weeks ago. Unfortunately it was Norfolk Constabulary... Well, after 11 years driving regularly, and 85,000 odd miles covered, getting a first NIP is annoying but plenty worse out there. It seems to fall 1mph above the threshold for a course (54mph in a 40 - on the A11 leaving Mildenhall roundabout) so I have resigned myself to SP30 and 3 points. They are buggers for sitting in the side road just after the services. I've almost been caught there a couple of times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N19 Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 2 minutes ago, wuvvum said: They are buggers for sitting in the side road just after the services. I've almost been caught there a couple of times. It's a little galling, since the limit on the other side is higher IIRC, you come off a roundabout, I hadn't noticed the 40mph sign, so accelerated... and got snapped just before the derestriction. Oh well, nothing to be done about it now - have to take it on the chin really! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelandeth Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 1 hour ago, 17-Coffees said: My local one is in the North of Aberdeen in an industrial estate retail park on what is literally the city limits, and it's good, personally always stop by before heading into Aberdeen itself. But have found others I've been to around the UK to be more like you've described... The one in what I *think* used to be MFI opposite B&Q I'm guessing? Aberdeen was my stomping ground for a good few years before I (foolishly) moved south. A decision we're as a family collectively working on reversing one day hopefully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metal Guru Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 4 hours ago, N19 said: Someone was out taking photos of my car a couple of weeks ago. Unfortunately it was Norfolk Constabulary... Well, after 11 years driving regularly, and 85,000 odd miles covered, getting a first NIP is annoying but plenty worse out there. It seems to fall 1mph above the threshold for a course (54mph in a 40 - on the A11 leaving Mildenhall roundabout) so I have resigned myself to SP30 and 3 points. At least you won’t lose half a day of your life being talked to as if you’re a moron. puddlethumper 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownnova Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 20 hours ago, Bazfr69 said: It is sunny in NI. That is all. Oooh that Beetle has my initials as the letters in its numberplate! Bazfr69 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 I'm still getting an occasional parking brake error on the A8 as I expected. Easily cleared but it has prompted me to get something sorted code reader-wise. I have a copy of VCDS in my Google Drive, and the correct cable but I was completely confused by all the files and how to download it. Also, despite being solid state, my 14 year old laptop still overheats quickly and cuts out after 10 minutes. One for another day. Meantime, after looking through Kiltox's thread on the car, I noticed he had linked to this VAG code reader which seems to be able to communicate with all its modules: Deal: AUTOPHIX Upgraded OBD2 Scanner OM129 Battery Test 2-in-1 Code Reader Full Live Data Code Reader with All OBD2 Function Enhanced Code Definition Car Code Reader Diagnostic Scan Tool https://amzn.eu/d/4g513P3 So I bought it. I replaced the key battery but computer still says no on the keyless entry. I think you need 2 keys to follow the reset procedure but as I have just one it will have to be unlocked off the button like all the other plebs do 🤣 Chauffeur duties yesterday for one of our local American basketball players, not quite Royalty but a celebrity in our circle nonetheless! The TT was gone by the time we got back so the low battery mustn't have been too much of an issue. dome 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 2 hours ago, Split_Pin said: Deal: AUTOPHIX Upgraded OBD2 Scanner OM129 Battery Test 2-in-1 Code Reader Full Live Data Code Reader with All OBD2 Function Enhanced Code Definition Car Code Reader Diagnostic Scan Tool https://amzn.eu/d/4g513P3 So I bought it. I think is the 7610 version is the one that does VAG. I did see another VAG specific scanner for cheaper than £120 on Amazon. I'll have to see if I can dig a link out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 2 hours ago, Split_Pin said: VAG code reader I think this was it: https://amzn.eu/d/gqkOrdO 2 hours ago, Split_Pin said: Also, despite being solid state, my 14 year old laptop still overheats quickly and cuts out after 10 minutes. One for another day. Often dust builds up on the heatsinks. Ideally pull apart to clean it out but I've had luck blowing on the fan outlet to push it all back out. Split_Pin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 16 hours ago, vulgalour said: Today has been spent working on a friend's white Rover. Another friend was here helping and arrived in his red Rover. The Princess was just there to provide moral support and tools. Rover dealer circa 1993 Salesman " We'll give you £50 for the princess against the 87 820 Sir " Owner " it's a one owner with 27000 miles " Salesman " ok £60 Owner " Done " vulgalour 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyslexic Viking Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 I haven't had a fun day. Since the new wheel loader has taken the garage for the small Zetor tractor, it has been given a temporary tarpaulin garage. In a strong wind, one of the poles of that garage came loose and knocked exhaust system so it broke off. So this means I got to have the fun of dismantling 50 year old exhaust parts that have never been apart. And it went as expected, 1 threaded stud snapped. So after several attempts to get it out, I had to give up and remove the exhaust manifold, all the bolts here came out but the lowest ones were difficult to get to. Disassembled and I also discovered that a frost plug has started to leak a lot so it also needs to be replaced it is clearly visible in picture. And this is the problem, both threaded studs in the exhaust manifold need to be replaced, but they won't come out no matter what I try, so I have to think a bit about coming up with a solution. I don't think there is a new exhaust manifold for this 2 cyl engines, but will check. lesapandre, Wibble, stuboy and 2 others 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saabnut Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 1 hour ago, Dyslexic Viking said: And this is the problem, both threaded studs in the exhaust manifold need to be replaced, but they won't come out no matter what I try, so I have to think a bit about coming up with a solution. I don't think there is a new exhaust manifold for this 2 cyl engines, but will check. Grind the broken stud off flush with the manifold. Centre punch and drill through the stud. Grind a small flat on the back of the manifold where the hole emerges and just use a standard nut and bolt. If it ever seizes again an easy grind off and a new nut and bolt. Yoss, Zelandeth, lesapandre and 3 others 2 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 Just over a year ago this arrived. Miss the old girl and do keep a look out occasionally to see where it's gone. Hopefully not around an oval. Tickman, Bazfr69, Split_Pin and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angle Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 This is mine for the next week: Got an 'upgrade' to a Toyota Innova, 8-seat RWD MPV on a Hilux chassis. I was holding my breath turning in and out of the ramps on the multi storey car park... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuboy Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 1st car meet of the year, right old mixed bag of motors.. Popsicle, Twiggy and Joey spud 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkeyethenoo Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 New decals applied. Hope they last when going fast. Might end up with a 50. 🫠 CGSB and cort1977 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 9 hours ago, Split_Pin said: VAG code reader which seems to be able to communicate with all its modules: Deal: AUTOPHIX Upgraded OBD2 Scanner OM129 Battery Test 2-in-1 Code Reader Full Live Data Code Reader with All OBD2 Function Enhanced Code Definition Car Code Reader Diagnostic Scan Tool https://amzn.eu/d/4g513P3 So I bought it. Aye, well that was fucking shite. The link is for a shitty OM129 which does fuck all and is way overpriced. Back in 2021 it presented a far superior 7610 model. As the 2 models looked the same, guess who didn't study everything before buying it..... It did state that there are no fault codes with either the A8 or A4. Return is scheduled for Tuesday 😞 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 I haven't bothered with a thread on any of my cars for a few years now as there's not much going on compared to other people's. I'll do usually try to post updates on all my cars on the NN24 thread although no news is good news 😅 Plus I'm sort of privileged to own a notorius* forum car! Marshall2810, AnnoyingPentium, CGSB and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 39 minutes ago, Split_Pin said: not much going on compared to other people's. It can certainly appear that way when everything is lost in N24. But you actually do a fair amount, and the cumulative content is much more valued than the couple of likes for each post may suggest. Tickman, louiepj, Rust Collector and 6 others 2 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyslexic Viking Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 22 hours ago, Saabnut said: Grind the broken stud off flush with the manifold. Centre punch and drill through the stud. Grind a small flat on the back of the manifold where the hole emerges and just use a standard nut and bolt. If it ever seizes again an easy grind off and a new nut and bolt. I had thought of something similar but tried your suggestion and it worked great, so after a bit of cleaning, the exhaust manifold is ready to get back on the engine again, just need to get new gaskets first. I also got to use the old drill set I inherited from my grandad, these are the best drills I've used and they were made in West Germany so I'm guessing they're from the 1980s? CGSB, Longbridge Apologist, Back_For_More and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4wheeledstool Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 Underside finished bar a coat of sprayable seam sealer. Started stripping engine bay. Primer applied. Still plenty to be done. Now begins the primer, rubbing, and dust phase. RayMK, brownnova, Floatylight and 25 others 28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 Typical wet Bank Holiday Monday in Wales. AnnoyingPentium, Six-cylinder and CGSB 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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