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worldofceri Rank: Renault 16

worldofceri

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A bit of ex-shite-ment yesterday afternoon; 'Supervising' the kids in the park after school (pushing the swing whilst simultaneously trying to browse Ebay Tat, as you do) I became aware of a bit of a commotion.

 

Looked over and OMG! Looks like we have a runaway diseaseal! Some poor bloke's 51 plate E46 BMW.

 

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By the time I'd trotted over it had passed peak noise 'n' smoke and was just nomming the last of it's oil before it clanked to a stop.

 

Gave the chap a lift home as he had no breakdown cover or owt. Would have offered him a tow, but the roffle-find Gooner didn't come with a towing eye!

SiC Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

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All modernz etc

 

They are a lovely bit of kit.....when they work. Something seriously wrong when a rep mobile has complexity and parts prices that would have a super car owner wincing.

 

I talked myself out of considering buying an e46 m3* when they were floating around the £7k mark because of the price of some of the bespoke bits. But as far as I can tell modern VAG diesels can be as wallet crippling....

 

*I was young, and it would have been on OMG credit....

 

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Audi part prices are ridiculous. Seems a bit like Maserati using Fiat/Alfa parts but jacking up the price.

 

I don't know if its because it was designed to fit a massive engine in, but to give the Audi designers credit, the engine bay looks pretty easy to work in and around. Especially given its a Modern Shit. Probably helps that its mounted longitudinally which is an Audi trait.

 

Here is a quick tour of the engine bay...

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First stop, lets look at the right side. Alternator. Nicely placed on top, with only a couple of bolts to undo, all accessible on top. Regulator easily grab-able too.

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Throttle Body on top again. Looks nice and easy to get hands around to remove this when it invariably needs cleaning.

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Fuel pump. Usually these are buried deep behind loads of other crap in most cars. Naturally cambelt driven.

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Speaking of cambelt, access looks fine - especially as no doubt the bumper does the Audi thing of having a Service Position where you can move the whole thing forwards. They even kept the aux belt out of the way! Pretty sure its possible to get the cover off just by popping off the metal retaining clips.

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On top is the injectors. This has sound deadening foam on top, but remove this and you're greeted with this. The thing I need to change is underneath the loom that you can see in the middle, at the very top of the picture

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On the left is the Turbo and EGR valve. The EGR is on top. Looks straightforward to get to. This is a £400 part to replace though. Apparently the emissions "fix" has a habit of breaking them though. This car has done 161k though and never needed it cleaning. Possibly they might have finally fixed them clogging up. MAF and airfilter can be seen here too. Again easy to get to.

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Finally the turbo. Still burred down there underneath the EGR, but certainly doesn't look a horrific job to get at. Especially from the bottom.

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To me, especially compared to the incredibly cramped engine bays of the Laguna, Smart and Civic (or most other FWD moderns), it seems very DIY/repairable friendly. Hell I reckon if the coolant container wasn't there and wasn't an undertray you could stand in there!

Kiltox Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

Kiltox

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Come back to me and tell me how easy that camvelt is when you find out the service mode bolts are rusted solid

Ghosty Rank: Talbot Tagora

Ghosty

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Audi part prices are ridiculous. 

 

It was cheaper to put aftermarket lowering springs on Old Man's A4 than it was to put OEM sport springs on it. Easier to get hold of too...

taxi paul Rank: Citroen Ami

taxi paul

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My decorating the hallway is now nearly finished. The kids break up from school on Friday so last push today to get it finished. The only problem is that the money for the carpets has been spent on my ebay celica. I believe floorboards are fashionable and trendy right now. Good job I may be looking at them for a 1 little while.

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Kiltox Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

Kiltox

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That's just modern car life isn't it?

A lot worse on VAG shit with some miles on in my experience

twosmoke300 Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

twosmoke300

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Also come back and report how easy the Audi is to work on when you have done the rear coolant housing gubbins on the back of the head !

Kiltox is also right about the service position - it can be a major ball ache and certainly not a ten min job

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stuboy Rank: Talbot Matra Rancho

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My decorating the hallway is now nearly finished. The kids break up from school on Friday so last push today to get it finished. The only problem is that the money for the carpets has been spent on my ebay celica. I believe floorboards are fashionable and trendy right now. Good job I may be looking at them for a 1 little while.

sand them, white wash with emulsion and yacht varnish

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DodgeRover Rank: Talbot Tagora

DodgeRover

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Fill cracks between boards with paper mâché made using PVA and black paint before sanding and varnishing. Looks like it was always like that.

Dirk Diggler Rank: Citroen Ami

Dirk Diggler

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I was really busy the end of last week and her Galaxy needed a set of back pads; I dropped it in to the local guy, she picked it up a few hours later, he charged her €50, we supplied the pads.

 

Last night she said there's a strange noise out of the car; I went out in the dark and drove 100 yards, clanking and wobbling. Stopped. Two wheel bolts finger tight, three missing on back left wheel, other side tight.

 

I've decided; no matter what, if I don't have time today, I'll make time tomorrow.

 

No more garages

twosmoke300 Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

twosmoke300

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Unless they are actually dropping you a hint by bombing the car with T Cut

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Six-cylinder Rank: Talbot Tagora

Six-cylinder

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Unless they are actually dropping you a hint by bombing the car with T Cut

 

Good point!

Bear Rank: Isuzu Florian

Bear

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Started attacking the RX8.

 

With tools, not a lump hammer.

 

Though a lump hammer has been involved.

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loserone Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

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Bollocks.

 

Mrs L1 seems to be alright at least. Overcorrected for a 20mph slide.

 

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eddyramrod Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

eddyramrod

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She's OK, that's the main thing.  Bodywork is much easier to fix than human bodies.

SiC Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

SiC

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Collection!

 

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Nothing exciting unfortunately. Just off to recollect my ever faithful Civic from my parents house, because of Audi breakages.

 

I wish this was a collection of an MGB GT. That's unfortunately delayed until stupid VAG shite is working again. Hopefully not draining all my wallet in the process.

bub2006 Rank: Talbot Matra Rancho

bub2006

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Glad she is OK, the lexus looks quite twisted though. Hopefully it's just camera angle?

SiC Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

SiC

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Give you a grand for the Aldi m8

 

Scraps real low innit

Cartakeback have offered 2k broken, 3k if running. I did check ;)

DeeJay Rank: Renault 16

DeeJay

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My decorating the hallway is now nearly finished. The kids break up from school on Friday so last push today to get it finished. The only problem is that the money for the carpets has been spent on my ebay celica. I believe floorboards are fashionable and trendy right now. Good job I may be looking at them for a 1 little while.

https://www.gumtree.com/p/freebies/laminate-flooring....-free-/1255247061

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loserone Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

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Glad she is OK, the lexus looks quite twisted though. Hopefully it's just camera angle?

Andy should find out tomorrow - rear wing, bumper, cluster, two wheels and the back wheel at a jaunty angle - probably doesn't bode too well.  

 

Did someone say these engines fit in NA MX5s?

New POD Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

New POD

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My Lounge / Hallway, dining room laminate is falling apart, after 19 years of abuse.

 

The Cat has taken to pissing on it by the back door where it's worst.

 

Mind you the dog is on heart tablets and he pisses in his sleep now, all over the kitchen floor.

 

Both are very old. I think I'll wait until they expire and replace all the floors downstairs.

scaryoldcortina Rank: Lancia Gamma

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Andy should find out tomorrow - rear wing, bumper, cluster, two wheels and the back wheel at a jaunty angle - probably doesn't bode too well.  

 

Did someone say these engines fit in NA MX5s?

 

You haven't shown them what I lent you to go home in!

 

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