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[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.

 

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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.

 

 

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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?

[tooSavvy]

Are you missing an M?

I'd give Carol one....

[richardmorris]

Are you missing an M?

I only really wanted the GB ( nice solid chromed brass) on eBay, but this set of three badges was cheaper than a brand new GB. It may not stay on the grill. The GB ( or perhaps I could claim eu asylum in BG?) will be going on the back when I find some double sided sticky pads.

[loserone]

Goes outside, looks at a MG....

 

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

Second Place delivery services available.

 

I'm going to Wynyard tomorrow anyway.

[loserone]

Are those GB badges legal (as in, do they serve the right purpose in the EU)?

[17-Coffees]

Looking at an car tonight, and was thinking how it'd have to be in the street until the 316 is gone. My dad reckoned that if i parked my cars in the driveway nose to ass, id fit another car at the end without sticking into the street. He was right. 

Abarth at the front, nose up close to the garage (Sorry Morris, blocked in now!), the LS behind that then the 316. The LS being looooong car means it'll be a tight fit but an E36 or Mk1 Focus sized car would fit. 

Handy, as don't fancy parking a car in the street as I'm sure one or two of the folk at the top end of the street where I am (Cul de Sac) hate me for the cars to people ratio I have of 4 - 1. 

[richardmorris]

Are those GB badges legal (as in, do they serve the right purpose in the EU)?

Yes, well I’ve never been stopped any of my CXs or the Fiat which wears the same pair. The merc also has EU GB on the rear numberplate but I’m thinking of getting age appropriate ones. Also eu style gb ones may not be valid weirdly. I’m past caring!

[Tickman]

But if they piss you off you can legally fill the road

[eddyramrod]

All ready for my Mission tomorrow.  You can read all about it when I'm back, I don't do live.

[320touring]

All ready for my Mission tomorrow. You can read all about it when I'm back, I don't do live.

He's back in the game!

 

Have a good luck picture from "TEH REGION"

 

[eddyramrod]

Thank you!  Sadly it's not a CF that I'm collecting, this time anyway.  I'm actually quite nervous, it's been over a year since I last did a Collection.  A year in which I've hardly driven at all.

[Saabnut]

I know what you are collecting (only because you beat me to it!) but I am not saying. I will leave that to you!

 

I have my own collection caper tomorrow......

[puddlethumper]

I popped my Fleabay bidding cherry yesterday. Bought stuff bin

but never bid.

One bid and got myself a black cowskin Lazy Bastard recliner. £20.

Picking it up tomorrow. Hope it will fit in a 305 van, if not it's on the roof.

[hairnet]

Are those GB badges legal (as in, do they serve the right purpose in the EU)?

yes

 

apparently the ones on numberplates wont be - you need a sticker or badges

[FakeConcern]

Is anyone on AS intending to go on the Volvo600 event this coming Sunday?

 

https://www.volvo600.co.uk/live/

 

If so is there a thread about it or any comments on another thread?

[DeeJay]

I popped my Fleabay bidding cherry yesterday. Bought stuff bin

but never bid.

One bid and got myself a black cowskin Lazy Bastard recliner. £20.

Picking it up tomorrow. Hope it will fit in a 305 van, if not it's on the roof.

 

If it's a recliner chair the back is normally held on with a couple spring clips.