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spike60 Rank: Renault 16

spike60

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That could be the door switch. Only could mind - though obviously the motor is ok.

Is that why it has 2 door switches each side?  I don't remember the saloon having 2.

Tadhg Tiogar Rank: Talbot Tagora

Tadhg Tiogar

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....Here it is posing in the winter sun next to the scenic Mickleby Landfill site....

 

How romantic....

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BorniteIdentity Rank: Talbot Matra Rancho

BorniteIdentity

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After fitting the fuel pump, filter and repairing the wiring on the Merc SEC yesterday I went on a meander today to see if it kept going. It did, though not exactly trouble free. Going up the bank on the A174 by Ellerby I decided to kick it down, This was not a good idea, it won't have been kicked down in the last 17 years, if ever. It stuck, not the throttle, just the kick down. I was about 20 miles from home in a 35 year old 5L car that will only change up at 6000 rpm. Great.

I pulled off the road and after a bit of pondering I found the kickdown switch jammed down under the pedal, pulled it up, job jobbed. Then when I got going at more sensible RPM the passenger seat belt butler joined in the fun , frantically waving the belt at the empty seat until I clipped it in. All part of putting a car back on the road after a long layoff I guess.

 

Here it is posing in the winter sun next to the scenic Mickleby Landfill site after the latest teething troubles.

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The 80s called. They want to congratulate you on your choice of motor car. As do the entire AS congregation.

 

That really is something else.

richardmorris Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

richardmorris

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Is that why it has 2 door switches each side? I don't remember the saloon having 2.

It is on my lesser e class coupe.

 

I think it’s the bottom one that sets the belt butlers off.

GrumpiusMaximus Rank: Talbot Matra Rancho

GrumpiusMaximus

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After fitting the fuel pump, filter and repairing the wiring on the Merc SEC yesterday I went on a meander today to see if it kept going. It did, though not exactly trouble free. Going up the bank on the A174 by Ellerby I decided to kick it down, This was not a good idea, it won't have been kicked down in the last 17 years, if ever. It stuck, not the throttle, just the kick down. I was about 20 miles from home in a 35 year old 5L car that will only change up at 6000 rpm. Great.

I pulled off the road and after a bit of pondering I found the kickdown switch jammed down under the pedal, pulled it up, job jobbed. Then when I got going at more sensible RPM the passenger seat belt butler joined in the fun , frantically waving the belt at the empty seat until I clipped it in. All part of putting a car back on the road after a long layoff I guess.

 

Here it is posing in the winter sun next to the scenic Mickleby Landfill site after the latest teething troubles.

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That is a seriously handsome steed.  In a proper colour.  As a rule I'm not usually fond of how Mercs look but your's is the exception.  Definitely.

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GrumpiusMaximus Rank: Talbot Matra Rancho

GrumpiusMaximus

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Also.  Still waiting for my Golf to come back from the garage.  They've been completely transparent about the timescale (only one bloke working there from when they got it until the other bloke comes back tomorrow) and I'm not in desperate need of the car this week (although it's annoying not having it) but I cannot wait to jump back in it and see what it's like with a decent clutch and no flywheel rattle.

Broadsword Rank: Renault 16

Broadsword

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U-Pull-It car park spot: 0ed7305aed3d1eb734f64e8a167d0e28.jpg

I see that around UPI quite a lot since I live close by. Have you seen the A4 sheet in the rear window educating the public on BX heritage?

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Ghosty Rank: Talbot Tagora

Ghosty

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I see that around UPI quite a lot since I live close by. Have you seen the A4 sheet in the rear window educating the public on BX heritage?

Yep, clocked it on my way out!
Cavcraft Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

Cavcraft

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Came to work in the black Puma today. Tried to adjust the steering column, assumed it didn't and went for fuel. Door open light came on, stopped, checked round, nothing obvious. Got to work, bonnet was open :( That was lucky.

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Supernaut Rank: Talbot Tagora

Supernaut

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Came to work in the black Puma today. Tried to adjust the steering column, assumed it didn't and went for fuel. Door open light came on, stopped, checked round, nothing obvious. Got to work, bonnet was open :( That was lucky.

My xantia had the bonnet release on the underside of the steering column too.

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Jim Bell Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

Jim Bell

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Can't think where else to put this but these pics popped up on my Freindface timeline from a detailer and thought they were worth sharing. Audi A4? I think?

 

 

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Whoever it was that went through that cesspit and dragged it round to looking like roses, deserves a medal.

dozeydustman Rank: Talbot Matra Rancho

dozeydustman

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Can't think where else to put this but these pics popped up on my Freindface timeline from a detailer and thought they were worth sharing. Audi A4? I think?

 

 

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Whoever it was that went through that cesspit and dragged it round to looking like roses, deserves a medal.

 

That's what the inside of the Corolla looks like since madam passed her driving test......

richardmorris Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

richardmorris

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Thanks for sharing. I hate it.

 

Those window switches are making me physically sick.

Tadhg Tiogar Rank: Talbot Tagora

Tadhg Tiogar

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Those window switches are making me physically sick.

 

I wonder how many types of bacteria were living in there before the cleaners got going......?

Broadsword Rank: Renault 16

Broadsword

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I think whoever cleaned up that A4 might just have prevented the outbreak of a world pandemic. Who would drive in that?!

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richardmorris Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

richardmorris

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I think whoever cleaned up that A4 might just have prevented the outbreak of a world pandemic. Who would drive in that?!

 

Makes you wonder what their house is like.

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Jim Bell Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

Jim Bell

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Makes you wonder what their toilet is like.

 

Efa

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The Moog Rank: Talbot Tagora

The Moog

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Interesting thread on Reddit where a car dealer was saying the top reasons for people buying a car in the USA.

 

One of the five was because the old one was filthy like that. He said just chuck money at someone to clean it and save $20k.

 

Especially as if it has got in that state the new one will start looking like that in two weeks.

Tadhg Tiogar Rank: Talbot Tagora

Tadhg Tiogar

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Makes you wonder what their house is like.

 

Best not go there?

GrumpiusMaximus Rank: Talbot Matra Rancho

GrumpiusMaximus

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I thought that I used to let my Ka get bad when I was first driving.

 

I was wrong.

 

I saw a video online at some point (I thought it was Car Wizard, but would seem not.)  This guy took a car from somebody to fix, got in it, smelled something, jumped out and was nearly sick.  Then looked again and it was piled floor to ceiling with rubbish, including chicken bones, etc.  He gave the keys back and told them that he would only do the work if they got it cleaned...

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richardmorris Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

richardmorris

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Best not go there?

 

Whoever did the valeting didn’t charge enough. Whatever the bill was.

richardmorris Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

richardmorris

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I thought that I used to let my Ka get bad when I was first driving.

 

I was wrong.

 

I saw a video online at some point (I thought it was Car Wizard, but would seem not.) This guy took a car from somebody to fix, got in it, smelled something, jumped out and was nearly sick. Then looked again and it was piled floor to ceiling with rubbish, including chicken bones, etc. He gave the keys back and told them that he would only do the work if they got it cleaned...

Yes, it was car wizard. A recent one on bad customers.

 

From 11.26

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Fumbler Rank: Lancia Gamma

Fumbler

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I'll be home from New York tomorrow. Excited to be in the correct timezone for 'shiting again.

SRi05 Rank: Renault 16

SRi05

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Can't think where else to put this but these pics popped up on my Freindface timeline from a detailer and thought they were worth sharing. Audi A4? I think?

 

 

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Whoever it was that went through that cesspit and dragged it round to looking like roses, deserves a medal.

Those photos have given me leprosy

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busmansholiday Rank: Lancia Gamma

busmansholiday

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I believe I may* have found why the high level brake lights, alarm etc don't work on my newly acquired TF.

 

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Suppose I really should have a fred for the shite I own / owned.

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egg Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

egg

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The Microcar collection in Maidstone have replied to my email, and although initially put off by our forum name have agreed that our hearts are in the right place ;-).

 

I now need to call and discuss the potential visit, I'm thinking about weekends in May (not bank holiday ones).

 

Will do an Event thread in due course if all goes well.

wuvvum Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

wuvvum

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Going up the bank on the A174 by Ellerby I decided to kick it down, This was not a good idea, it won't have been kicked down in the last 17 years, if ever. It stuck, not the throttle, just the kick down. I was about 20 miles from home in a 35 year old 5L car that will only change up at 6000 rpm. Great.

I pulled off the road and after a bit of pondering I found the kickdown switch jammed down under the pedal, pulled it up, job jobbed.

 

I had a Rover SD1 V8 which I did something similar on - that had also not had much recent use, although it hadn't been laid up as long as your Merc.  On that it turned out to be the kickdown cable which was sticking - I had to pop the bonnet and feed the cable back into the gearbox with a pair of pliers.  Fun times.

Kiltox Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

Kiltox

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Can one of the web monkeys have a look at HTTPS Autoshite - get a cloudflare error that it’s down. Works fine over HTTP.

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