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[For Fiats Sake]

I don't work in a bank so had to work today, bloody retail.

[Cavcraft]

I'm not saying that I tried, but I expect if you tried to swap bits of dashboard trim from a facelfit Vectra C to an older one, they don't wouldn't fit as certain bits are curved on the newer models. So you definitely probably can't swap the stereo, snazzier/more useful info panel and dashboard trim, thus decreasing your chances of chrome fancy bits being fitted.I definitely didn't try that before I sold it earlier. 

[SiC]

The stereo on this age Vauxhall are locked into the VIN anyway and need a Tech2 to move between cars.

[Cavcraft]

The stereo on this age Vauxhall are locked into the VIN anyway and need a Tech2 to move between cars.

 

It had the 'screen' with it so would have worked (based on the fact it did when my son updated his Corsa stereo) but it's all Hamilton Academicals  now.

[Bobthebeard]

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.

Yay!

MG also burped ( fingers crossed )

Level stable after three runs.

[Hendry]

I'm not saying that I tried, but I expect if you tried to swap bits of dashboard trim from a facelfit Vectra C to an older one, they don't wouldn't fit as certain bits are curved on the newer models. So you definitely probably can't swap the stereo, snazzier/more useful info panel and dashboard trim, thus decreasing your chances of chrome fancy bits being fitted.I definitely didn't try that before I sold it earlier.

The dash trims and vents yeah they won't fit but stereo and screen do I think, somehow the screen separates from the vents it sits in between.

[Tickman]

Washing my hauns, reached for the towel and nearly patmashants!

 

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I know things are relaxed on here but I think we need some rules on what we can post. This kind of stuff should be number 1 on the list of NO.

[beko1987]

I know things are relaxed on here but I think we need some rules on what we can post. This kind of stuff should be number 1 on the list of NO.

Agreed

[dollywobbler]

One of those mornings.

 

2CV dropped an exhaust clamp yesterday - a nice, expensive one too. Have to get it fixed as Mrs DW needs to head out in it today, because the Nippa is still sideline by its duff HT leads.

 

Daimler has a siren going off inside. I'm not sure why. I may be beyond caring. Battery disconnected.

[cort16]

The Cadillac has sold to someone from France or at least they're French and in France just now .

They've sent a deposit and said they'll pickup in 10 days so we'll see.

[RichardK]

Three phase being hooked up! Will this make me want to weld things? Doubt it. Might start hunting for a used four post lift though.

[coalnotdole]

Scimitar replacement nose aquired to repair the damage from the 'deer incident' good thing Scimitars are not rare as I found a breaker car within 10 miles of home. The donor section about fitted in the back of a rebel van!

 

 

Seemes a shame to have broken a car with such an interesting numberplate!

[320touring]

Help needed please chaps!

 

Changing the ball joint on the 172, everything going well until the driveshaft poppedbout and lashed gearbox oil everywhere!

 

 

I'm assuming I'll need to pull the strut out so I can line it back up, otherwise I'm fighting the spring and it would push outwards?

 

Ta muchly

[mrbenn]

Really good price on a decent socket set if anyone is after one:

 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/KS-Tools-917-0779-CLASSIC-socket/dp/B00DEGW6D6

[JohnK]

In 2013 my career goal was to be Regional Manager by 30. In 2014 smashed it at 24.

 

Re-evaluated my career, Regional Director by 35.

Today I've smashed that and will be 28 by the time I start.

 

Chuffed is an understatement.

 

Salary increase goals ? MOAR SHITE of course! And maybe a unit to store them in 🤔

[stillOrange]

Congratulations John.

 

Don't get burnt out though!

 

I was a bit like you and chucked it in at 33.

[trigger]

Congratulations John!

[dollywobbler]

Have fun directing those regions! They're a pain in the arse.

 

Anyway, the sun shone, the postman arrived and great joy was contained within, in the form of some remarkably spindly HT leads.

 

These liquoirice laces were threaded into the tiny engine bay with gay abandon, though not enough abandon to not get them in the right place. The key was turned and 847cc growled sweetly into life. Misfire banished, I went for a test drive to celebrate a healthy engine.

 

I may have enjoyed this test too much, as much farting was heard from the exhaust. I may have blown my previous aluminium tape bodgery to pieces. So, I headed forthwith to that there dodgy Ebay place, and managed to bag a complete exhaust for 60 pounds. 

 

I love this car. It is so charmingly cheap and dreadful, but mostly cheap.

[Ghosty]

The Rover seems to have started pushing the contents of its exhaust silencer out of the pipe. Thought it had a feather in it, pulled it, and a load of clag-covered fibreglass hair came out.

[Skizzer]

^ Isn't it great how old cars can always find new and creative ways to go wrong?

[stuboy]

The Rover seems to have started pushing the contents of its exhaust silencer out of the pipe. Thought it had a feather in it, pulled it, and a load of clag-covered fibreglass hair came out.

more fruitier tones?

[dollywobbler]

The Rover seems to have started pushing the contents of its exhaust silencer out of the pipe. Thought it had a feather in it, pulled it, and a load of clag-covered fibreglass hair came out.

 

You may find performance improves. Or that it gets worse as the broken down glassfibre clogs the entire system up. I recommend an Italian tune up.

[320touring]

You may find performance improves. Or that it gets worse as the broken down glassfibre clogs the entire system up. I recommend an Italian tune up.

This!

 

Much pedallage of moderate to swiftish pace (anything above 15mph will be fine bearing in mind its a Rover auto;)

[dave21478]

My Orion did that....performance suddenly dropped away to nothing. I pulled over and spent some time prodding things in the engine bay to no effect. I went to get something out the boot and noticed the exhaust was sprouting. I pulled out a big lump that looked like Trumps wig and it was back in business.

[Cleon-Fonte]

The Rover seems to have started pushing the contents of its exhaust silencer out of the pipe. Thought it had a feather in it, pulled it, and a load of clag-covered fibreglass hair came out.

 

I'd contact the previous owner and ask if he's missing his wig.

[dollywobbler]

Once more, I'm reminded just how tiny the Nippa is. Great for supermarket car parks.

[Spottedlaurel]

^ Isn't it great how old cars can always find new and creative ways to go wrong?

 

Certainly seems to be the case with my 1200. Italian-made carb rebuild kit finally arrived from Croatia and has been fitted, apparently with success. Flushed with enthusiasm, I asked them to get it MoTed. It now needs more welding and a balljoint. At least the latter appears to be readily available, several pattern ones are listed on eBay with UK sellers and I'm just waiting to see if Datman has one in stock.

 

The DVLA system is bang up-to-date and reveals that I've done a mere 349 miles in it since last year's test (I'm actually surprised it's that many).

• Reason(s) for failure
  Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leg top (2.4.A.3)

  Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

If I can get it working reliably I'll celebrate by bringing it along to this year's FOTU.

[trigger]

Another week and another mot, this time it was the P6s turn. It attracted a friend at the mot station.

 

 

It was a right a mess with green paintwork and a flat tyre, i liked it!

 

 

The mot tester is the one i normally use and he's pretty good like one of the headlights needed adjusting so he did that for me. He remarked how good the whole car was and how he wished all his mots were this easy! I was relieved that he was saying all the right stuff as i got this in return!

 

 

Happy days!

[trigger]

The poshest driveway on the street.

 

 

[Six-cylinder]

The poshest driveway on the street.

 

 

Has Mrs trigger been heard to say this!