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[egg]

Felly's are massively appealing to me too. You should see you're money back on it at that price! Has it had the head gasket done with mileage like that on it?

[Christine]

Have you changed the oil yet

 

 I did on the Pajero ...it was at least 8 years old as that is how long I've had it    It were a bit claggy 

[shoddybanger]

@egg, seller had bought the Felicia from a co-worker of his and didn't mention of any HG work having been done. The coolant in the reservoir looked very clean, though.

 

Edit: now that I think about it, the coolant was suspiciously clean. I should get the car properly up to temp and observe the tell-tales before making any commitment, if I succumb to the temptation!

Edited January 16, 2019 by shoddybanger

[anonymous user]

I mentioned the other day that the C15 had developed a sort of clonk from the nearside front, it has turned out to be an easy fix. I couldn't see any play in anything so got the local garage to have a look and it was just the front tyre has distorted, a shame as it had good tread. They put the spare on, this used to be on the driver's front but was going down. I had it checked and couldn't find anything wrong, it has held air while not used, but had dropped to 10lb just sitting overnight. Two tyres on order for the front and should be fitted this afternoon. The Land Rover continues to disappoint and has gone back in for oil leak, noise from turbo, clutch bleeding and something else that I can't remember.

[tommytwo]

Good news. Got a brand new MoT Certificate for my 1992 Rover 820 today. Initially failed on three items. Small hole in center exhaust can. Rear tires perished. Emissions out of spec.  The same guy as last year forgot that due to a gap in the database, it could be tested as a non cat car car. Guess he had been to sleep since last year. I have had garages put the wrong number into their computer more than once, only discovered when I went back to get a Form VT17. Its always worth checking that the right number was entered if you get an emissions failure. What I find baffling is, if the right number is entered, how can the computer fail a car?

[Split_Pin]

The 172 has been sitting since October and the front brakes were badly seized on. Now free with the used of a big hammer and an extension. Win.

[Bren]

Diagnosed with a hiatus hernia monday.

Got told off on Tuesday for dropping my steroids too much - I constantly have a cold/flu - my meds suppress my immune system in order for them to work - hence I constantly seem to be ill.

 

I honestly cannot remember what it is like to feel well.

[Aston Martin]

For some reason I've just bought SAAB 900 Minilites and new in box k11? Alloys

 

I own no saab nor a Nissan.

[Noel Tidybeard]

Want to borrow my trike?

 

 

that's only a shed base lol

[vulgalour]

You know, if I put the BX on a classic policy it probably won't cost that much, and the tax isn't a huge amount either.  Then I don't have to sell the Rover or deal with the general public.

[Tadhg Tiogar]

.... What I find baffling is, if the right number is entered, how can the computer fail a car?

Because "computer sez no"?

[captain_70s]

You know, if I put the BX on a classic policy it probably won't cost that much, and the tax isn't a huge amount either. Then I don't have to sell the Rover or deal with the general public.

Three car fleet best car fleet.

[vulgalour]

BX insured fully comp through a quick online shopping check is a meagre £140.  That's insanely cheap.  Why is it so cheap?  Maybe I really should keep the Rover.

[loserone]

Three car fleet best car fleet.

Really? I must achieve a working Peugeot somehow

[vulgalour]

Steady on there, he said a three car fleet, not a three car WORKING fleet.

[Fumbler]

Really? I must achieve a working Peugeot somehow

Does one ever achieve a working Peugeot?

[320touring]

Yaaay!

 

Parts for 3 cars

[captain_70s]

Steady on there, he said a three car fleet, not a three car WORKING fleet.

WHS.

 

One of my fleet is in field over 200 miles from my current location and hasn't been on the road since 2015...

[Tadhg Tiogar]

BX insured fully comp through a quick online shopping check is a meagre £140.  That's insanely cheap.  Why is it so cheap? ....

 

Maybe because you have loads of chod already insured?

[Inspector Morose]

WHS.

 

One of my fleet is in field over 200 miles from my current location and hasn't been on the road since 2015...

Sounds familiar (well, not the 2015 bit).

[MorrisItalSLX]

Maybe I really should keep the Rover.

 

I agree.

 

You have put so much work into the Rover making it just what you want, it is very much YOUR Rover and I think you would regret selling it.

[MorrisItalSLX]

JAGUAR UPDATE TIME!

Steering rack boots were replaced with nae bother, I ended up borrowing a ball joint splitter of a mate which worked a treat.

A spot of history:
Ever since I bought the Jag, 2.5 years ago, there has been a blow in the original exhaust located at the welded join before the first muffler on the driver’s side. My mechanic has never touched it fearing it would open a can of worms of repairs ending with a full replacement exhaust.

Well today that join fully separated, resulting in essentially a straight pipe exhaust with no silencing whatsoever. This was mildly alarming whilst on the motorway when I went over a bump and all of a sudden my exhaust sounds like a bogan’s Holden Commodore. But I must admit, it sounded goooooooood! Nice and throaty, but far to loud for comfort and legality (some hooning may have commenced on some on-ramps).

This occurred at 2pm, I called my local exhaust shop at 2:30, arrived at 3pm and left at 3:30, $30 (£16.60) lighter with a new bit of pipe welded in and a big cat that’s purring like a kitten.



It’s not the neatest job in the world, but at that price and turned around so quickly I’m well chuffed with the result. Nice bloke too with plenty of old cars lying around the shop in various states of (dis)repair.

The Jag is now quieter than it has ever been, it’s strange not hearing the exhaust at all and now my 100% original exhaust is only 98% original, but I can live with that.

[tommytwo]

Great job on the jag exhaust. Reminded me that I once took a Chevy Biscayne to Speedy Mufflers for a missing clamp. They replaced it for free, no charge at all. Restored my faith in humanity.

[Exiled_Tat_Gatherer]

Update on MR2 after offroad experience. Haven't had a chance to use it until last night….. just a quick spin with munchkin to do a couple of errands.

Noisy as hell and shaking like a bastard…. Running shit too - farting a lot under 2K. I see a garage spot for needed early next week. Bugger!

 

Not really a grump - as munchkin googled MR2 Spyder as instructed - and is keen to try out fitting the various chassis braces he found - along with a turbo conversion. The wider wheels and arch lips are to be ordered next week for track use. He loves it - said THANKS DOME and DUNCAN

[New POD]

WHS.

 

One of my fleet is in field over 200 miles from my current location and hasn't been on the road since 2015...

Sounds like the RAFs readiness for war.

[New POD]

JAGUAR UPDATE TIME!

 

Steering rack boots were replaced with nae bother, I ended up borrowing a ball joint splitter of a mate which worked a treat.

 

A spot of history:

Ever since I bought the Jag, 2.5 years ago, there has been a blow in the original exhaust located at the welded join before the first muffler on the driver’s side. My mechanic has never touched it fearing it would open a can of worms of repairs ending with a full replacement exhaust.

 

Well today that join fully separated, resulting in essentially a straight pipe exhaust with no silencing whatsoever. This was mildly alarming whilst on the motorway when I went over a bump and all of a sudden my exhaust sounds like a bogan’s Holden Commodore. But I must admit, it sounded goooooooood! Nice and throaty, but far to loud for comfort and legality (some hooning may have commenced on some on-ramps).

 

This occurred at 2pm, I called my local exhaust shop at 2:30, arrived at 3pm and left at 3:30, $30 (£16.60) lighter with a new bit of pipe welded in and a big cat that’s purring like a kitten.

 

 

It’s not the neatest job in the world, but at that price and turned around so quickly I’m well chuffed with the result. Nice bloke too with plenty of old cars lying around the shop in various states of (dis)repair.

 

The Jag is now quieter than it has ever been, it’s strange not hearing the exhaust at all and now my 100% original exhaust is only 98% original, but I can live with that.

Had something similar happen on the way to the Isle of Skye happen last summer.

 

Used the Ferries free WiFi from Mallaig to phone the nearest garage to the port, and they directed us to ice cream and a pot of tea down the road whilst they welded it back together for £20 in 45 mins.

I gave them £30.

[dome]

Update on MR2 after offroad experience. Haven't had a chance to use it until last night….. just a quick spin with munchkin to do a couple of errands.

Noisy as hell and shaking like a bastard…. Running shit too - farting a lot under 2K. I see a garage spot for needed early next week. Bugger!

 

Not really a grump - as munchkin googled MR2 Spyder as instructed - and is keen to try out fitting the various chassis braces he found - along with a turbo conversion. The wider wheels and arch lips are to be ordered next week for track use. He loves it - said THANKS DOME and DUNCAN

 

 

Like for munchkin loving it, not for offroad excursions. Has the exhaust been damaged perhaps?

 

The red one's engine will be coming out soon, let me know if you need any bits.

[barefoot]

im in full support of getting a trabant

 

(I wonder how much work it would be to convert one to RHD...)

 

 

It would be prohibitive because you'd have to scratch build a RHD column change and dash board.

Also, the car isn't big enough or fast enough to need the conversion.

 

Another quick tip; but something nice instead. 

Mine was truly dire, there were countless grease nipples and the steering didn't self centre.

[Tadhg Tiogar]

 

im in full support of getting a trabant

 

(this has nothing* to do with the fact a trabant is pretty high up on my hit list after I get the AC invacar model 70 )

 

if I had a choice id get one thats cream coloured like the one ageing wheels owns

 

(I wonder how much work it would be to convert one to RHD...)

 

It would be prohibitive because you'd have to scratch build a RHD column change and dash board.

Also, the car isn't big enough or fast enough to need the conversion.

 

Another quick tip; buy something nice instead. 

Mine was truly dire, there were countless grease nipples and the steering didn't self centre.

 

Unless of course ye're lucky enough to to commission a RHD Trabant from Romania.....

[LightBulbFun]

It would be prohibitive because you'd have to scratch build a RHD column change and dash board.

Also, the car isn't big enough or fast enough to need the conversion.

 

Another quick tip; but something nice instead. 

Mine was truly dire, there were countless grease nipples and the steering didn't self centre.

 

I had figured I was just curious about it im not particularly afraid of the thought of driving a LHD car here, I was just wondering about it (especially after seeing that weird RHD Trabant someone else posted in the ebay tat thread IIRC)

 

you dont have to worry about me getting a trabant for now

 

I have Model 70 shaped ambitions to chase and acquire first 

 

does your trabant have a thread on here? it would be cool to know its story