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[captain_70s]

Surely this just means risking several streets of enraged residents?

I'm going to be pissing of somebody, I'd just rather it wasn't anybody I have to see frequently.

 

It is now Friday, not heard anything from the garage about the Acclaim yet, parts for the Civic still not been posted... Thank fuck for Nisfan and the mighty Rover WBoD turned SBoD!

[artdjones]

Just been offered a derisory amount for the dollop 'as is' by Flying spares. I am tempted to just sack the fucker off and hope they scrap it.

Don't.

Fix it, put it in a classic auction,then use some of the money to get something else you will enjoy.

[richardmorris]

Just been offered a derisory amount for the dollop 'as is' by Flying spares. I am tempted to just sack the fucker off and hope they scrap it.

 

Sorry, not seen any body about today at the CARS transport place to ask.

 

Are you sure Flying Spares aren't playing you? Quote a high estimate then too busy to do the work so you give up? Then they repair and sell for £££.

[DodgeRover]

Don't.

Fix it, put it in a classic auction,then use some of the money to get something else you will enjoy.

Or put a few bottles of K seal in, polish the life out of it then putting it through the classic car auctions.

[Bobthebeard]

The sump drop and clean on Elmo the Saab 9-3 convertible has now been done. Textbook ball of sludge under the oil pick up strainer. No wonder the oil pressure light started flashing. Terrible design that oil pick up. Like a flat plate millimetres from the sump base with a concave strainer... That'll block up in no time then.

Updated breather set up now half fitted. Will hopefully finish it off at the weekend, but a ball ache to do on axle stands/gravel.

Just hope no terminal damage was done to the engine previously. The car is in lovely condition throughout.

Fingers crossed.

[BorniteIdentity]

Or put a few bottles of K seal in, polish the life out of it then putting it through the classic car auctions.

I have to say - if it’s coolant in oil rather than the other way around - this is presactly what I’d be doing. Drain the coolant all out, a good few bottles of stop leak, top up with anti-freeze and cross your fingers.

 

Then ‘abort abort abort’.

[somewhatfoolish]

I think if it's filling up the bores with coolant it's well past the point at which 'k-seal it' is the right answer.

[BavarianRetro]

Car being used near me, shows taxed MOT'd but no insurance, best way to report since it's parked up 90% of the time?

 

Annoys me as 1 year ago I had my car on a prov license, with insurance! and i could not even TOUCH the fucker without curtains twitching, neighbours looking as I came home in it with a good friend in the front passenger seat, yet other people get a free fucking pass.

Why would you even think of reporting it? Perfectly feasible to drive it on a trade policy without it being on the MID, though if they're keeping it, it should be on their MID declaration.

[Tadhg Tiogar]

£120 to replace two 195/65R15 tyres, balancing included. Nexen brand, because weird name tyres are all the rage.

[DodgeRover]

I think if it's filling up the bores with coolant it's well past the point at which 'k-seal it' is the right answer.

If you pull the plug on the affected cylinder and run with the rad cap off it's apparently capable of fixing* it for long enough to drive through the auction ring once the missing plug is replaced.

[vulgalour]

I got a dashcam.  Here's a boring video.

 

[madrat]

lol I turn the sound off on mine, don't want people to hear me singing or complimenting other drivers abilities, you need to change the date.

[SiC]

It's playing ball at the moment.

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGH!

 

FFS

 

[davehedgehog31]

Well, after last nights pleasant fettling, we were due a snag.

 

Thought I'd swap the Rover's plugs quickly. First two, fine, whipped the third out with a squelch... socket covered in oil and the oil that was occupying that area presumably now in the cylinder.

 

A bit alarming but when thinking about it, the electrode end of the plugs were normal and it only affected cylinders 3 and 4 so imagine some kind of gasket between the spark plug wells and rocker cover needing renewing. The car doesn't use any oil and the level is correct. 

 

I guess any oil in the cylinder should be burned off quite quickly. 

[tommotech]

Fetched the Bini and it’s a solid little thing and a nice spec. It has glass sliding roof, Chilli Pack, and full leather. Also has traction control and dynamic stability.

 

However, the dash is lit like a Christmas tree, headlining needs attention, boot lock needs sorting and A/C is inoperative. Needs brakes all round and some fettling on the body.

 

Wheels are original but I’m not sure if I like them or not. Pedal rubbers have a Mini script on them and it appears that early incarceration’s didn’t have a glove box, just a parcel tray.

 

Is it worth the effort? I think so as these are a good steer and there is decent enough interest in early 2001 motors. It was also cheap, but that’s testament to the condition.

 

I will keep you all posted in my Bini thread and turn it into a project.

 

[Tadhg Tiogar]

Friday evening transport:

 

[Squire_Dawson]

I suppose taking the cylinder head off the Bentley isn't a DIY job? Could at least perform a compression test to check for sure, and see if all cylinder head nuts are torqued correctly?

[Guest Hooli]

I suppose taking the cylinder head off the Bentley isn't a DIY job? Could at least perform a compression test to check for sure, and see if all cylinder head nuts are torqued correctly?

 

if it was mine I'd give it a go, it's only a pushrod V8 after all.

[They_all_do_that_sir]

if it was mine I'd give it a go, it's only a pushrod V8 after all.

Same.

 

I'm sure someone will be along to correct us who actually knows these beasts but surely it's the same job in principle to that of any other similar engine?

 

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[Guest Hooli]

I suspect it's a lot of bits to take off first & a lot of expensive gaskets/seals to replace.

 

 

I Googled it, FFS! £1k in parts! http://www.flyingspares.com/shop/rolls-royce-spirit-spur-bentley-turbo-mulsanne/engine/brooklands-continental-azure/gaskets-seals/cylinder-head-gaskets-seals.html?mode=grid

[Ghosty]

Well, after last nights pleasant fettling, we were due a snag.

 

Thought I'd swap the Rover's plugs quickly. First two, fine, whipped the third out with a squelch... socket covered in oil and the oil that was occupying that area presumably now in the cylinder.

 

A bit alarming but when thinking about it, the electrode end of the plugs were normal and it only affected cylinders 3 and 4 so imagine some kind of gasket between the spark plug wells and rocker cover needing renewing. The car doesn't use any oil and the level is correct. 

 

I guess any oil in the cylinder should be burned off quite quickly. 

 

Take the rocker cover off and there are O-ring gaskets on the spark plug bores, these will need replacing. Easy job.

[MorrisItalSLX]

I have somehow ended up watching Chop Shop: London Garage, Leepu is currently butchering a London Black Cab.

 

God, it's shit.

[beko1987]

Friday evening transport:

 

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Oooh a Horsey Horeless Gti, the one with the optional horse for Greater SPM (shits per mile). Hope you took out the paint protection from the dealer...

[davehedgehog31]

Take the rocker cover off and there are O-ring gaskets on the spark plug bores, these will need replacing. Easy job.

Cheers Sir, good to have my thoughts sanity checked! Will get them ordered.

[SiC]

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGH!

 

FFS

 

So the stupid POS has started making a squealing noise. However it only makes it when warmed up and under moderate load. Usually after 10 minutes or so. Noise stays constant no matter which gear you are in, what revs or speed. This makes me think/hope it's not gearbox related. Also not belt related either.

 

Googling suggests that it's either the PCV valve or diverter valve. Usually though the PCV valve makes the noise at idle too, which this isn't doing. The diverter valve allows boost pressure to divert from the turbo back into the intake. Like a dump valve but less anti social as it doesn't dump it into free air and make a noise.

 

The squealing sounds like this:

[Video]

 

But also like this (but doesn't do it at idle):

[Video]

 

So on that and other basis I decided to change the diverter valve. The replacement looks like this:

 

Quick trip up to GSF with a promo code nabbed me one for 43 quid. Fitting required going through the wheel arch. It's the black thing in the middle of this picture at the back.

 

Which changing it didn't fix it. So now need to change the PCV valve and hope it fixes it. Luckily the PCV valve is cheap (£25) and on top of the lump, so easy to change.

 

Someone did mention on a forum that he had a squealing noise and it was the exhaust gasket. That would require turbo removal and is quite a long job.

 

If a replacement PCV valve doesn't fix it, it's going on eBay as spares or repair. I'll just then have to take whatever hit it gives my wallet.

 

You win some, you loose some. This case I lost. Even though I bought it from a trusted friend (who had no idea that this fault would turn up), I could have easily bought this otherwise. Full service history with loads of receipts, body and interior in excellent condition and drives well.

 

It'll be my last* German car I'm buying.

[Guest Hooli]

Bugger, but it'll give you more time to sort the B GT which is a much nicer car.

[Guest Hooli]

Just having breakfast* before going to rewire a rat...

 

 

 

 

 

 

*a few biscuits

[The Moog]

That TT seems to be fighting you every step. Fingers crossed for the easy fix.

[D Spares & Tyres]

Car being used near me, shows taxed MOT'd but no insurance, best way to report since it's parked up 90% of the time? 

 

Annoys me as 1 year ago I had my car on a prov license, with insurance! and i could not even TOUCH the fucker without curtains twitching, neighbours looking as I came home in it with a good friend in the front passenger seat, yet other people get a free fucking pass.

 

Yeah, curtain twitching bastards. Haven't they got anything better to do than snooping online seeing if other people's cars are legal?

[Kiltox]

SiC get that car fucked off!!

 

Park it round the corner from the WBAC place overnight and take it there stone cold just before your appointment time