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[chodweaver]

Granted. Pinch point in town versus the ring road with a big school on it... Hmmm.

 

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[michael t]

Just a quick heads up for anyone who uses Twitter, I've a Chod spotting page on there - @CrapCcollective any follows, likes, RT's would be greatly appreciated!

[Steve79]

I'm gonna be in deep shit later!!!

[beko1987]

I can't find the wanted thread, but could anyone post me a length of scrap copper brake pipe and an M10 bolt?

 

I want to use it as a camshaft locking tool as per here - http://www.eastment.net/206cb/206cbpage2.htm and it seems a waste to buy new stuff.. Anyone got a bit they could roll up and lob at Hermes for a few £? Doesn't have to be mint etc, ill use it and bin it

[vulgalour]

Got an update on the Princess repairs which are mostly going smoothly, except for the hub nuts breaking tools because of how tight they're on.  Actually pretty pleased I inflicted the job on someone else (sorry, SoC) now, I wouldn't have stood a chance!

[eddyramrod]

I've just ordered train tickets for Saturday.  There is going to be a collection!

[The Moog]

I've just ordered train tickets for Saturday.  There is going to be a collection!

Get in 

[eddyramrod]

Might be an Autotest contender too, but no further clues...

[Noel Tidybeard]

Okay, so, new cars have driver assists up the wazoo, speed limiters, sensors and all that to make it easier to drive itself in case you're not a very good driver.  Why not just catch the bus?  What's the point in new cars now?

 

 

because to do my 35 minute jouney to work would take over 2 hours  on the feckin bus is why!!

[Split_Pin]

After looking at the Audi's scuttle with dome at Scotoshite last night, it appeared that a possible cause of the wet driver's footwell is that the plastic scuttle drain panel is missing, and that the underlying bulkhead drains are clogged with leaves and shite.

 

 

The bonnet release cable passes through the bulkhead right here via a grommet. There are also 2 drains near here, one immediately to the left of the grommet on the side panel and a bigger one in front. The former was completely blocked and I think that water was pooling here and seeping through the bonnet release.

 

The fusebox lid was also loose and I'm amazed that it hadnt got wet. I reattached it properly.

 

I now need a scuttle panel as it has a duct that channels rainwater directly towards the drains underneath. That is not going to be easy.

 

Check out the shite that came out, this is just some of it. I did both sides.

 

 

[Tickman]

Will just keepiy t clear of shit be good enough without getting the uncommon part?

[DodgyBastard]

stillgamerover by srblythe, on Flickr

 

Finally got to see the Rover 220 of many autoshiters appearing in the last episode of still game last night...

[stuboy]

Please dont shot me but cant see on my phone the ebay thread as just seen this on faecesache..

 

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/357456564845944/

[HMC]

One for ask a shifter maybe but are 3 door Citroen zsaras (?spelling) rare?

[Lacquer Peel]

One for ask a shifter maybe but are 3 door Citroen zsaras (?spelling) rare?

Xsara. Yes they are quite rare.

[320touring]

Reckon it's time for a wash?

 

Caught a couple of lads taking pics from their van..

 

 

[vulgalour]

What are you parking that under, a pterodactyl nest?

 

 

 

Yes I know the theory is that pterodactyls were ground nesting, I'm using them for comic effect, get off my case dinosaur scientists!

[Split_Pin]

After looking at the Audi's scuttle with dome at Scotoshite last night, it appeared that a possible cause of the wet driver's footwell is that the plastic scuttle drain panel is missing, and that the underlying bulkhead drains are clogged with leaves and shite.

 

20190328_184245.jpg

 

The bonnet release cable passes through the bulkhead right here via a grommet. There are also 2 drains near here, one immediately to the left of the grommet on the side panel and a bigger one in front. The former was completely blocked and I think that water was pooling here and seeping through the bonnet release.

 

The fusebox lid was also loose and I'm amazed that it hadnt got wet. I reattached it properly.

 

I now need a scuttle panel as it has a duct that channels rainwater directly towards the drains underneath. That is not going to be easy.

 

Check out the shite that came out, this is just some of it. I did both sides.

 

 

20190328_185409.jpg

Turns out that the scuttle panel is intentionally missing, leaving the fusebox poorly protected. Great* design Audi.

[Lord Sterling]

Arse - wanted to use the BMW to go to work in today. Last night I went round to change cars only to find BMWs battery has died. No lights and remote central locking is not working. The door lock barrell is fucked so I can't get into the car at all, I can though get into the boot where the battery is so I could probably jump the battery from there and wake it up?

[scaryoldcortina]

Got an update on the Princess repairs which are mostly going smoothly, except for the hub nuts breaking tools because of how tight they're on.  Actually pretty pleased I inflicted the job on someone else (sorry, SoC) now, I wouldn't have stood a chance!

 

MoT is booked for 2pm.

[beko1987]

Has it passed yet?

[scaryoldcortina]

Has it passed yet?

yes

 

 

 

1980 car passes mot on page 1980.

[loserone]

Huzzah!

 

Do you want to look at an MG?

[bangernomics]

Stupid xj battery died, so bought a jag branded used one for a whole £25 off the breakers down the road.

 

Old cars eh.

[scaryoldcortina]

Huzzah!

 

Do you want to look at an MG?

 

Goes outside, looks at a MG....

 

Yeah, OK. I need this princess collecting first or I won't have space for it but yeah.

[captain_70s]

Reckon it's time for a wash?

 

Cover up the dirty bits with other cars.

 

 

Big thanks to the fine Mr Touring for dropping off some tools for me, for which I must thank big_al_granvia for graciously donating to me. As I am a serial user of Ye Olde Motors using Ye Olde Measurements they will be indispensable. Sadly I couldn't collect them in person at the Scotoshite meet On Wednesday as I was stuck at work, so the esteemed Mr Touring arranged to meet for luncheon and a chat in Bearsden today where the aged vehicular dismantling aids could be transferred.

 

[richardmorris]

I must be turning into an old giffer.

[Tickman]

Real spanners there

[Supernaut]

I must be turning into an old giffer.

 

Dare you to attach the badges to the car as BG instead of GB.

[SiC]

I must be turning into an old giffer.

Are you missing an M?