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[nacho man]

https://youtu.be/26Fy3yu-3QE

 

Did a little vid.

 

 

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[cort16]

Went to look at this 250 today.

 

 

It’s not mint, useable. One thing was the oil pressure seemed quiet low from cold.

 

 

Anybody with any experience of the v8’s know if it’s okay or not?

 

She did smoke a bit on idle.

 

I like it but there a few jobs to do and it will never be perfect but I could bomb about in it with no worries.

 

 

 

 

 

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This is a funny looking m5. Looks nice though, I imagine these can be a real pudding fest body work wise.

[Split_Pin]

As expected, a fail. Rear caliper not doing owt, disks minging, a rear shock and a binding front brake.

 

Nothing major.

 

Now to break the news to the Burd..

Not too bad all things considered.

[320touring]

Not too bad all things considered.

You can tell you've yet to do the rear brakes on your 172;)

[Split_Pin]

Hopefully won't have to!

[dollywobbler]

Went to look at this 250 today.

 

 

It’s not mint, useable. One thing was the oil pressure seemed quiet low from cold.

 

 

Anybody with any experience of the v8’s know if it’s okay or not?

 

She did smoke a bit on idle.

 

I like it but there a few jobs to do and it will never be perfect but I could bomb about in it with no worries.

 

 

 

 

 

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That does look low. Does the gauge come up with revs? Gauges aren't always trustworthy, but on the other hand, engines are expensive to rebuild...

[Sigmund Fraud]

The Daimler V8 oil pressure is meant to be 20psi at (hot) idle and around 40psi when driving.

 

So under 20psi from cold is a bit on the low side - but is the gauge telling the truth ?

[clayts450]

Got one of these bad boys today - will probably only ever get used to resurrect the 214 every few weeks when I lose interest, but none too shabby for £26

 

 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07BK1SPVR

 

As predicted, 214 flat as a pancake. 

 

Connected up this lifesaver, whacked the boost button - started first time.

 

I iz impressed,

[Steve79]

Went to look at this 250 today.

 

 

It’s not mint, useable. One thing was the oil pressure seemed quiet low from cold.

 

 

Anybody with any experience of the v8’s know if it’s okay or not?

 

She did smoke a bit on idle.

 

I like it but there a few jobs to do and it will never be perfect but I could bomb about in it with no worries.

 

 

 

 

 

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Any pics of the chunderbird next to it?

[vulgalour]

Is that one of those bizzaro Thunderbirds next to that Daimler?  You know, the retro revival thing that was supposed to appeal to... old people?  Who knows.

 

EDIT: Steve playing the What's In The Background game at the same time as me!

[nacho man]

Any pics of the chunderbird next to it?

It was yeah the place had some surprisingly good chod.

 

 

There is a bit of of the thunderbird.

 

 

 

 

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[bramz7]

A generic OBD 2 reader should tell you what's flagging it.

I'll give that a whirl.

 

 

In other news, drove the Rover 800 to my other halfs parents today as I gifted it to her dad. It drove really well there, so it's a bit of a sad goodbye.

 

Would I be mad to shift a V70 diesel for an L series 600 or VM powered 800? I feel like that's going to happen now....

[binhoker668]

Wee result then!

 

 

 

Just looks soooooo much better.

[Guest Hooli]

I liked it's gimpy nemo fin...

[stuboy]

Met up with my mate from sittingbourne of the mondeo owner variety ( mk1 EGG met him ), and our respective partners we had lunch the at a249 mickeys diner..

[320touring]

Wee result then!

 

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Just looks soooooo much better.

Real* mercs don't have 2 mirrors the same size;)

 

Seriously though, looks a good job you have done there - especially from a can!

[richardmorris]

Neighbour’s dad stops driving.

 

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2019/feb/09/prince-philip-surrenders-his-driving-licence

[DVee8]

Went to look at this 250 today.

 

 

It’s not mint, useable. One thing was the oil pressure seemed quiet low from cold.

 

 

Anybody with any experience of the v8’s know if it’s okay or not?

 

She did smoke a bit on idle.

 

I like it but there a few jobs to do and it will never be perfect but I could bomb about in it with no worries.

 

 

 

 

 

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The gauges on these can speak with fork tongue..

Mine can read the other way.it also drops down when hot,then comes back up..

Here is a photo of mine because i can..everyone  has seen it anyway but so..

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[egg]

Met up with my mate from sittingbourne of the mondeo owner variety ( mk1 EGG met him ), and our respective partners we had lunch the at a249 mickeys diner..

 

His Mk2 is a bit special too

[Arthur Foxhake]

Here it is. What am I going to do with it now?

 

 

Could be restored I suppose, not too rotten and parts are available.

Unsure.

[Shirley Knott]

The gauges on these can speak with fork tongue..

Mine can read the other way.it also drops down when hot,then comes back up..

Here is a photo of mine because i can..everyone  has seen it anyway but so..

 

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I've never spotted it (Other than in your profile pic) and you live within 5 miles of me!

 

Eyes are kept firmly peeled with hopes of spying this in use locally

[DVee8]

I've never spotted it (Other than in your profile pic) and you live within 5 miles of me!

 

Eyes are kept firmly peeled with hopes of spying this in use locally

You wont spot it out as its still in the sick bay,but you can come and have a look any time..I'm only the other side of town..

[DodgeRover]

Here it is. What am I going to do with it now?

 

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Could be restored I suppose, not too rotten and parts are available.

Unsure.

Daytime MOT then drive as is? sell on for vast profit

 

Get it signed up for Foxhake welding and camper creation services and watch the jobs roll in.

[fordperv]

Here it is. What am I going to do with it now?

 

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Could be restored I suppose, not too rotten and parts are available.

Unsure.

I'd be tempted to get it road legal and drive it how it looks at the minute

[JJ0063]

Golf kept going into limp mode and giving an EGR fault. Threw a can of EGR cleaner down the air intake & somehow it has not shown any errors for a week. Had a spare hour today so took the EGR and anti shudder valve off and cleaned them both up.

 

2009 Golf 2.0 CR TDI, remapped & done 162k.

 

State of it...

 

[SiC]

That looks pretty good for 163k EGR, especially compared to stuff like the 1.9ctdi in Vx/Saab/Fiat/Alfa. I'm intrigued to know what our 2010 A4 EGR looks like as it's done 178k miles and never been touched. But as it's never been touched, I'm a bit loathed to poke things that aren't broken.

[JJ0063]

True, I’ve seen much worse too.

 

I do a lot of longer journeys rather than short town driving so I guess that helps. Also give it a regular Italian tune up too!

[vulgalour]

Foxake: fit glass and lights, do what it needs for an MoT, CHANGE NOTHING.  Would be sure to get a lot of attention everywhere.

[Arthur Foxhake]

I may need to fit some opening doors as well. Dukes of hazard style welded shut with roll cage in the way currently.

Is this an MOT issue or just a hindrance?

[ruffgeezer]

I'll give that a whirl.

 

 

In other news, drove the Rover 800 to my other halfs parents today as I gifted it to her dad. It drove really well there, so it's a bit of a sad goodbye.

 

Would I be mad to shift a V70 diesel for an L series 600 or VM powered 800? I feel like that's going to happen now....

If it does happen, can you give me a shout about the V70 please?