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[Noel Tidybeard]

update of the update....

 

we got about 12 miles before the metro coughed, spluttered and stopped.

 

seems that the spark has either leaked out, or it just escaped.

 

suspects are the condenser or the coil. as these are available in our box of spares, so we are going to swap these bits out, and see if that makes any difference.

 

if not, 

 

then i don't flippin' know.......

 

points & condensor? were metros not using electronic ign by 1989?

[trigger]

I've been a bit worried as there was signs of K seal in the 620ti's water bottle, then today i noticed there was a puddle of water under the front (I've not used it for a week), my dad was round so a little investigation work found that the water pump was leaking and had been for some time (hence the K seal bodge) so a quick trip to ECP and £20 later i got a new pump and after much swearing we managed to get it fitted. Also flushed the system and filled with new OAT antifreeze.

 

I think I'm going to have to put it up for sale shortly though as I'm struggling for space and I'm just not using it, christ knows what it's worth though? The prices seem to be all over the place for Ti's.

 

I've also got the P6 back home from the inlaws tonight, i spotted a puddle of fluid under the front which seems to be coming from under the servo, so I'm guessing the brake master cylinder is leaking and it's running back and coming out the servo? More expense! I was thinking of selling it but driving it home this evening in the dusk reminded me what a lovely experience it is driving it and how "posh" it makes you feel! It really is a classy feeling car!

 

[purplebargeken]

Tesco petrol station. Minty mint ZX at the pump. White with brightly coloured special edition stickers. Dizzle flavour too. Bloke comes out, we have a quick chat and I discover he has 3 more at home, Winnah at life.

[alcyonecorporation]

Sports mode in VAJ gets rid of bodykitted Corsas (sorry, CORSA'S) on the A47 as well as Mk6 Fiesta STs. 

I have a timing belt kit and s/h exhaust for it now so I should stop blezzing round in it before it explodes. 

[MarvinsMom]

points & condensor? were metros not using electronic ign by 1989?

not on the 998.

 

the mg 1275's and the turbo were, BUT the smaller povvo spec A-series  ones stuck with points and a condenser to the end!

[Noel Tidybeard]

not on the 998.

 

the mg 1275's and the turbo were, BUT the smaller povvo spec A-series  ones stuck with points and a condenser to the end!

 

iirc its an easy conversion- bloke i used to work with put a metro electronic dizzy on his allegro with no worries

[Bobthebeard]

I have managed to 'burp' the Rover 75's coolant system I think!

The level now remains midway in the expansion tank after a journey.

No great deal generally, but good news to me!

Will try to 'burp' the MG similarly .

Edit...

The MG has had the burping done.. Results inconclusive as yet, but looking good. No belching of coolant after a hoon but level settled low afterwards. Will check in the morning when fully cool.

[blackboilersuit]

 

Yesterday I had a look at the front brakes on the CRV as there had been much grindage for the last week. Friction material falling off the backing plates because of corrosion. One pad had disappeared altogether hence the grinding. Two years old and fecked. I normally use good pads on cheap discs because cheap pads have a tendency to squeal. These were cheap pads because I listened to the parts man who said these ones were GR9 M8. Don't do cheap pads kids it's not worth it! 

 

To compound the misery both front calipers are damp as the pistons are leaking. Bad enough to need doing for the next MOT but not bad enough to be losing any significant amount of fluid so that job has been postponed until another day.

[fatharris]

Herbert was due an MOT but I'm out of the county for the week, so I've dropped it off with TwoSmoke to square it away on my behalf, two rear tyres as well should hopefully see a clean pass!

 

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[fatharris]

 

 

I think I'm going to have to put it up for sale shortly though as I'm struggling for space and I'm just not using it, christ knows what it's worth though? The prices seem to be all over the place for Ti's! It

I have no idea, but this would be an epic roffle, one for which many tickets would be bought (by me!)

 

 

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[stillOrange]

1 hour in and about Port Sunlight and I've already seen two Morris Minors and Triumph 2000...

[stuboy]

My sin moaning his rear shock on his mb bike was busted and demended a new one.. yeah right

[andy18s]

I do have to ask,why weld it?

Unless there's loads of play of play in the bolts holes you didn't need to do that...

[Mr_Bo11ox]

That will teach him for moaning!!!! 'I remember when bikes WERE bikes' etc

[ShiteRider]

Weighing van/shed in next week, forgot just how much rusty shit/scene taxable ford parts i have.

[Supernaut]

My sin moaning his rear shock on his mb bike was busted and demended a new one.. yeah right

Most likely an improvement, there.

 

A lot of full-sus bikes just sap power when pedalling as they bounce along. Now he'll be getting the power down properly.

[DodgeRover]

Metal fatigue happening soon?

[Mally]

Metal fatigue happening soon?

 

Not in the 2x1 new bit!

[SiC]

Refilled both front blinker fluids (indicator bulbs) on the Spaceship Civic today. One was blown and decided to do both as no-doubt the other was probably going to be at the end of its life soon too.

Took nearly 2 hours to do both...


Yes, you have to take the friggin wheel off and the arch liner to get to it.

Even then it wasn't easy to get to.
See if you can spot it...



Answer: (After disconnecting the loom and spending 10 minutes trying to find the mystery pop clip holding the filler tube in.)


Passenger side was a bit easier:


Absolutely ridiculous how much of a job it is to change a bulb. All moderns are shit, etc.

EDIT: Sorry, upside down/sideways photos as new phone. It appears that the Samsung S8 suffers the same disease as the iPhone camera.

[HMC]

^ Thats crazy re fitting the bulb, especially having to invert the whole car!

[egg]

What a palava.

 

Mondy 1 screw

Favorit 2 screws

Fusion 3 screws

 

How much do dealers charge for that spaceship job!

[SiC]

What a palava.

 

Mondy 1 screw

Favorit 2 screws

Fusion 3 screws

 

How much do dealers charge for that spaceship job!

0.7 hours each side according to Autodata. Going on £120 per hour (inc VAT), it'd be £92.40 each side! Plus then the cost of the bulb...

 

 

Just realised I can't find my Laguna II keycard and no idea where I had it last. Whats more, when I went out earlier with Mrs SiC, she had her card too. Being keyless start, I'm not sure who's card was active last. Crap-sticks

[For Fiats Sake]

I had a duff wing indicator bulb on a Yaris a few years back, the mechanic removed wheel, arch liner, and had hell of a job to reach the bulb holder.

 

When I found the owners manual months later I was interested* to read that the side indicator bulbs could be reached by pinching and pulling the plastic orange dome off.

 

Read the manual - they can be really quite useful at saving you £76 for fitting a fecking bulb!

[Lacquer Peel]

 

 

Weighing van/shed

Is that a phase 1 Berlingo/Partner? I could use some bits off it.

[SiC]

I had a duff wing indicator bulb on a Yaris a few years back, the mechanic removed wheel, arch liner, and had hell of a job to reach the bulb holder.

 

When I found the owners manual months later I was interested* to read that the side indicator bulbs could be reached by pinching and pulling the plastic orange dome off.

 

Read the manual - they can be really quite useful at saving you £76 for fitting a fecking bulb!

 

 

Ok I didn't have to remove the wheel, but I decided to as it looked like a bit of a fight for access between the wheel and the arch. Glad I did, as access wasn't plentiful once the wheel arch was off. Plus gave me a good chance to check for and crud/rust that might have been hidden under a potential rust trap.

 

Also 10 year old plastics might be a bit more brittle than when they wrote that manual. I managed to break a few of those push trim tab things as they were very brittle.

 

Could be worse, a lot of manufacturers now just say "We recommend you visit your local dealer" in their manuals!

[ShiteRider]

Is that a phase 1 Berlingo/Partner? I could use some bits off it.

Yeah it's an '02 ex-royal mail. What you after?

Should add it's a dw8, i've had it 3/4 years drove it to it's current spot and it's neither ran nor moved since.......and i'm in south lancashire.

[Lacquer Peel]

The side panelling inside the load bay if it's still there, front os indicator, driver's side window regulator, possibly more.

[Six-cylinder]

Bi-Turbo got an evening drive tonight even if the weather was a bit dull.

 

That car has amazing mid range punch.

[ShiteRider]

You mean the black plastic infill panels? Both sides? Front regulator and indicator i'll have to check on but should be okay (literally only used it as storage, never a vehicle.

[Lacquer Peel]

Both sides please, the seats if they're in decent nick, the bulkhead and fixings would be great.

Oh and the load bay mat!

I'd understand if you can't be arsed.