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[cort16]

150 quid to get the radiator on the P6 re-cored. Does that sound about right?

[holbeck]

Went to a (house clearance) auction today.  This Merc was hiding in the corner for the next sale. 2.0 Auto, 129k on the clock, deceased owner, I'm tempted but the front n/s wing is a bit frilly and the passenger door mirror is missing. Other than that it looks quite clean.

 

 

 

 

Plenty of time to think about it as the next sale isn't for 4 weeks.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[stuboy]

Ever since my gf was allocated temp housing in september last year the council/landlord promising to clear the rear... well its not happened and neighbours passersby dump there shite there so i bagged up the shite loaded up the car and dumped at tip, burnt the loose timber ...

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[anonymous user]

I was out and about yesterday and found an unusual jig-saw puzzle. It's been there for a while, but only got cut up recently

 

The Jaguar appears to be dead as well

[Heidel_Kakao]

I was out and about yesterday and found an unusual jig-saw puzzle. It's been there for a while, but only got cut up recently

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The Jaguar appears to be dead as well

 

Fiat X1/9?

[phil_lihp]

I'm not having a good car week.  The Jag's MOT failure means it may have to go, with or without a ticket and the Skoda, normally a paragon of dull reliability, decided to rip a cable out of the passenger electric window mechanism (plastic bit snapped off, whole new regulator needed) so that's marooned on my driveway with a bin bag taped over the window until my tame mechanic has time to fit it in.

 

On the plus side, as the Skoda's now a company car (and therefore I technically only own one car now) my boss has given me his spare 'loan' car - a Y-reg Rover 75 2.5KV6.  Despite saying I don't like these, after a hundred miles or so mixing motorways, A-roads and B-roads full of hills and hairpins I have warmed to it, even though the engine is quite gutless for its size with absolutely no torque - makes a nice noise though.  Handles well, comfortable and spacious, he's looked after it well over the time he's had it but it would benefit from some new plug leads and a de-clonk of the front suspension, steering rack is tight on one side apparently although the steering feels good.

[purplebargeken]

Dunno about the V6 being a bit gutless, mine made the car bloody fly! Maybe it needs a fettle?

[Supernaut]

Earlier this afternoon, I saw something which I'm pretty sure isn't legal in the UK.

 

A guy was pootling along on a bicycle with an engine. One of those properly shonky looking things. Of course he wasn't wearing a helmet or any other protective gear.

 

However, I couldn't help but smile as he went past. It was so fecking slow it was hardly a danger to anybody but himself.

[Richard]

Our own Ultrawomble has, or had, one of those.

[worldofceri]

...house clearance... Merc... I'm tempted...

Buy it so I can spot it!

[richardmorris]

Fiat X1/9?

Yes. It's seen better days sadly!

[NorfolkNWeigh]

Earlier this afternoon, I saw something which I'm pretty sure isn't legal in the UK.

 

A guy was pootling along on a bicycle with an engine. One of those properly shonky looking things. Of course he wasn't wearing a helmet or any other protective gear.

 

However, I couldn't help but smile as he went past. It was so fecking slow it was hardly a danger to anybody but himself.

Pretty sure it should be registered, insured and the bloke should have licence and helmet.

Funnily enough I saw someone on an ancient, possibly French, engine on wheel moped on Saturday, again no plates or helmet.

[NorfolkNWeigh]

BruthaN, just spotted this and sent it to me.

 

WTF? Is it a factory prototype or maybe series 1 sides stitched into a TD5?

Anyone got any idea?

[andy18s]

I think the 2dr was available right upto the end of the D2,and I'm guessing it was an Irish commercial originally for tax reasons.....

[saucedoctor]

Supernaut, on 21 Jun 2016 - 7:09 PM, said:

Earlier this afternoon, I saw something which I'm pretty sure isn't legal in the UK.

 

A guy was pootling along on a bicycle with an engine. One of those properly shonky looking things. Of course he wasn't wearing a helmet or any other protective gear.

 

However, I couldn't help but smile as he went past. It was so fecking slow it was hardly a danger to anybody but himself.

 

Depending on what it was, it may well have been perfectly legal. I was given one of those things, years ago. Badged as a "Mason", it was a REALLY heavy mountain bike, with a 34cc two-stroke engine. The engine drove a rubber wheel, which in turn drove the back wheel of the bicycle. It didn't run when I was given it, but I got it sorted, and got a right few bob for it.

ISTR that how the drive is transmitted determines whether it's a moped or not. Rubber wheel against the tyre=no, directly driven chain=yes. I think anyway, it was a pretty long time ago.

 

I also believe that some of the home shopping catalogue companies sold them for a time.

 

 

[254575]

 my boss has given me his spare 'loan' car - a Y-reg Rover 75 2.5KV6.  Despite saying I don't like these, after a hundred miles or so mixing motorways, A-roads and B-roads full of hills and hairpins I have warmed to it, even though the engine is quite gutless for its size with absolutely no torque - makes a nice noise though. 

 

is it auto or manual? i dont think the autobox does the 2.5v6 many favours, its an engine that loves to be revved, but never does attached to an autobox.

 

 duff VIS motors will make a miserable drive as well.

[phil_lihp]

It's a manual, seems in good health as it is very smooth but the air con really makes a difference and it does seem to bog down when pulling away from roundabouts, there is a subtle miss under load sometimes noticeable which I would put down to old leads but it's tiny, barely perceptible. It had no torque but goes well enough if you keep the revs up and is a lovely motorway car.

 

I'm used to the 4.0 Jag now though plus a torquey old diesel so I'm a bit spoilt.

[Six-cylinder]

It's a manual, seems in good health as it is very smooth but the air con really makes a difference and it does seem to bog down when pulling away from roundabouts, there is a subtle miss under load sometimes noticeable which I would put down to old leads but it's tiny, barely perceptible. It had no torque but goes well enough if you keep the revs up and is a lovely motorway car.

 

I'm used to the 4.0 Jag now though plus a torquey old diesel so I'm a bit spoilt.

I have an Auto and that is super slug until 4000 rpm and then revs well, but not what you really want.

[For Fiats Sake]

I've put the low miles late reg panda on ebay today, it's the only car I have a chance of getting back a chunk of what I've put into it.http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fiat-Panda-CLX-1994-Classic-Panda-2-owners-32k-miles-/182179372606?hash=item2a6abc9e3e:g:auwAAOSwMNxXaYRx

 

 

 

only for someone else to put an even lower miles one on.http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1992-FIAT-PANDA-SELECTA-Auto-WHITE-Classic-Low-Miles-owners-no-reserve/172248482996?_trksid=p2045573.c100033.m2042&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D36886%26meid%3De5307217863a434daea96654d0b8c1fb%26pid%3D100033%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D8%26sd%3D172248482996

 

Bastard.

[bub2006]

Did they ever do a 4x4 with selecta box? I had a d plated 750 fire years back and from what I recall it struggled to top 55 and didn't half drink fuel. Wouldn't mind a 4x4 though.

[cros]

150 quid to get the radiator on the P6 re-cored. Does that sound about right?

Not bad I'd say. I've paid more for a landrover one re-cored 3 years ago.

[BorniteIdentity]

Went to a (house clearance) auction today. This Merc was hiding in the corner for the next sale. 2.0 Auto, 129k on the clock, deceased owner, I'm tempted but the front n/s wing is a bit frilly and the passenger door mirror is missing. Other than that it looks quite clean.

 

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Plenty of time to think about it as the next sale isn't for 4 weeks.

Wings on these are a consumable item....don't worry! A new mirror will be about £20.

 

A good 190e is as treat. Every journey is an event. They do go wrong though and are best treated to specialist care.

 

Ask me how I know.

[For Fiats Sake]

Did they ever do a 4x4 with selecta box? I had a d plated 750 fire years back and from what I recall it struggled to top 55 and didn't half drink fuel. Wouldn't mind a 4x4 though.

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No, no auto 4x4.  The 750's should be better on fuel than a 999cc, maybe the carb was knackered?

 

He's wrong about using a 2x4 to reshell a 4x4, the floor pan is totally different virtually a mk1 floor pan, converting a 2wd wont work either for same reason unless its a mk1 which is worth more than a 4x4 anyway!

 

Still some cheapish 4x4's about if you are willing to do some work and they really are fun off road!

[NorfolkNWeigh]

I think the 2dr was available right upto the end of the D2,and I'm guessing it was an Irish commercial originally for tax reasons.....

No , that's what makes it interesting there was never a 2 door Disco2, even the commercials, predominantly for Ireland and other tax avoiding foreigners , as you say, were all 4 doors.

[dollywobbler]

BruthaN, just spotted this and sent it to me.

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WTF? Is it a factory prototype or maybe series 1 sides stitched into a TD5?

Anyone got any idea?

Not sure you can stitch a 1 side into a 2 as the overhang is longer. Side glass is five door sized, so I suspect the door has been blended into the side panel and I doubt that window opens.

[AlabamaShrimp]

So a bottle of holes rad weld turned up from Amazon today. Half the price of Kseal and does the same so gave it a go.

 

After dumping it in the expansion tank the bottle says leave to idle doe 15-25 minutes but after 15 it was still leaking, went for a drive.

 

Bugger me it worked! Obviously it wasn't getting hot enough standing there but now it's totally dry on the bottom of the radiator. Found a spray can of cavity wax so gave it a quick shit of that to be sure.

 

 

By the looks of it the top and bottom are symmetrical so I can flip it over and try again if it pops.

[trigger]

It's my car meet this evening if anyone is local. Normally about 120 cars turn up.

 

 

 

[mercrocker]

8 days too early for me that....Will be up that way next weekend at the Wildest Cats in Town cruise in Pakefield.

[Bren]

Radio for the granada has had to go away - too old for the shop I took it to, they have sent it to somebody else.

 

Cleaned out idle control valve and crankcase breather.

[richardmorris]

Had to get round to nr St. Albans for 9am this morning and so made a very rare foray onto the m25 in rush hour. Just joining at Chertsey I saw a Renault Feugo in my rear view mirror several cars back!