Eyersey1234 Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 3 hours ago, BorniteIdentity said: Out and about. I need to bodge some repairs over the next few days because the water ingress has increased, and the mould has become rampant. Gonna stick it inside for a while with a heater and a dehumidifier to begin with, and add some sealant around leaky seals. Nice to see the bASe being used @BorniteIdentity BorniteIdentity 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volksy Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 The Jag has had a slight rumble from the NSF Wheel Bearing for a couple of month. Last Saturday I hit a pothole, which finished it off. I booked it into my local Jag Specialist - Tasker and Lacy; who quoted me 'around £200 all in' to replace it. It needs special tools, a press and the ABS ring taking off (which are pretty much unobtainium) . They had it done in a morning, genuine Jag bearing and a final bill of £246.00 inc VAT. Seems steep for a bearing, but its under warranty and after chatting to the garage owner for half an hour when i picked it up, he said he has just got one like mine in for scrap, which for a few beer tokens I can raid for all the trim parts mine needs. Sadly not the same colour, but should yeald some vital bits. paulplom and barefoot 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunny Jim Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 Am I doing this right? I joined the forum 10 days ago and have enjoyed reading your tales of trials, tribulations and occasional triumphs and resolved to get some shite in my life. So today I paid £300 for an 18 year old Alfa - what could possibly go wrong? Craig the Princess, blakey79, jumpingjehovahs and 36 others 35 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beko1987 Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 1 hour ago, Kiltox said: Looks like @beko1987 has some competition https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-merseyside-51244155/meet-the-teenager-who-collects-vacuum-cleaners Ha, he's no competition. He's one of the nasty rude collectors who thinks his vacs are the best, cries when they break and is trying to be a 'social media influencer' which means he'll suck up to anyone who gives him free stuff I'm quite pally with people high up in Sebo and was told they gave him a Felix Rose just to shut him up last year, Stu who runs Manchestervacs had to tell him to fuck off before as well, after pestering him for a freebie in exchange for 'influencing' Whenever I piss off a company he 'represents' by posting myth busting posts or calling bullshit he is always straight on it. Again Sebo gave him a dressing down last autumn, I made a sarcastic but funny comment on a picture they posted on instantgrams, which got binned and he told me how and why... I don't think he knew that I'm quite good pals with Sebo's head of UK marketing so a few PM's later, and a promise from my pal that he'll tell the social media team to maybe not be such pussies (I set them up for a proper good reply, laughs all round etc) and I took great delight in telling Matt, who then spent 3 days demanding i tell him who i spoke to, which I ignored Of course despite all this im the first person he messages when he gets a new toy or something breaks and he needs fixing. We're all just hoping he grows up one day. I have given him the advice of 'you don't want to go saying how much money you make' without declaring it all, when he turns 18 he's going to be in for a shock unless he keeps it low down like me and just becomes a random saddo who likes vacuums GrumpiusMaximus, Kiltox, HarmonicCheeseburger and 8 others 9 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiltox Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 Don’t think he would need to wait til 18 for the taxman to ream him - 16 will do.... People that try to pester for freebies because they’re “influencers” can GTF. Aston Martin, HarmonicCheeseburger, New POD and 2 others 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beko1987 Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 I got given a free vacuum last year, and the company havent spoken to me after my first video where I said how amazing it was (it is bloody good) but why x y and z fatal flaw means I cant recommend... It's the main reason i bought my own dyson v11, and got it on launch day before all the free influencer ones made it out. Used to get asked so much if it was free, and people were surprised when I said no im paying for it. Boosted my channel loads, with people searching for the current new shiny thing GrumpiusMaximus, Kiltox, HarmonicCheeseburger and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New POD Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 Income tax is required at any age. NI STARTS AT 16. IF HE MAKES 12500 quid profit, he needs to pay tax. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New POD Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 14 minutes ago, Sunny Jim said: Am I doing this right? I joined the forum 10 days ago and have enjoyed reading your tales of trials, tribulations and occasional triumphs and resolved to get some shite in my life. So today I paid £300 for an 18 year old Alfa - what could possibly go wrong? Lovely. Beige Leather. And a price which is a bargain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiltox Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 3 minutes ago, New POD said: Income tax is required at any age. NI STARTS AT 16. IF HE MAKES 12500 quid profit, he needs to pay tax. I stand corrected, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beko1987 Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 5 minutes ago, New POD said: Income tax is required at any age. NI STARTS AT 16. IF HE MAKES 12500 quid profit, he needs to pay tax. No idea how much he makes, but all the articles he's linked to have the headline of making loads of money... I was very careful to not mention money at all in my 23 seconds of fame. HarmonicCheeseburger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 17 minutes ago, beko1987 said: he'll suck up Pun intended. Craig the Princess, beko1987 and Aston Martin 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadhg Tiogar Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 8 minutes ago, New POD said: Income tax is required at any age. NI STARTS AT 16. IF HE MAKES 12500 quid profit, he needs to pay I wonder if the eejit might be hit for Capital Gains as well.....? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 The Clio exhaust hanger really needs the Backbox off and the car in the air so I can build things to bolt too. Have it bodged so it doesn't rattle. Engine sounds much happier after an oil change and shiny new purflux filter. No a bad day skiddling on corrs, but it's cold damp and dark now, so game over for today Split_Pin, Skizzer and paulplom 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 1 hour ago, Sunny Jim said: Am I doing this right? I joined the forum 10 days ago and have enjoyed reading your tales of trials, tribulations and occasional triumphs and resolved to get some shite in my life. So today I paid £300 for an 18 year old Alfa - what could possibly go wrong? Wooo I bought a 3 door alfa 147 yesterday aswell! Yoss, HillmanImp, scdan4 and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunny Jim Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 Mine's a 5 door. I wish you all the best with yours - hope it's an antidote to your crap experience with the mondeo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 2 minutes ago, Sunny Jim said: Mines a 5 door. I wish you all the best with yours - hope it's an antidote to your crap experience with the mondeo. Ah so it is! Thank you, they are really fun to drive aren't they? Handle well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 @Sunny Jim - welcome! That's a good way to start... Sunny Jim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunny Jim Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 My test drive around private land didn't allow me out of second gear but yeah seems a nice steer. Pick it up next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meggersdog Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 Went to King's Lynn today . I did a buy. This charming little fellow is now in my workshop Speedo doesn't work but hey other than that it's a cracker. Bland as bland can be and that front end is a bit erm but it has a certain charm. DVee8, GrumpiusMaximus, bramz7 and 30 others 33 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 Ooft nice, doest that have the smol V6? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbob McGregor Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 I had the pleasure of Loserone this afternoon for a spot of light limecrete slab mixing/laying in our old house in Upper Weardale. Some old house experience/skill swapping about to take place. As an Autoshite link, here’s Loserone having to push-assist my shonky old Belle Maxi mixer that makes dodgy noises and has a slipping belt: IMG_4153.MOV LightBulbFun and paulplom 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadhg Tiogar Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 18 minutes ago, Split_Pin said: Ooft nice, doest that have the smol V6? What, the Alfa or the Nissan? If the Nissan, that never had a V6. It may be the Mazda MX-3 you're thinking of.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cord Fourteener Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 10 hours ago, BorniteIdentity said: Out and about. I need to bodge some repairs over the next few days because the water ingress has increased, and the mould has become rampant. Gonna stick it inside for a while with a heater and a dehumidifier to begin with, and add some sealant around leaky seals. I wiped the mould of mine with vinagre, then set to work running the engine just in the drive and having the blowers on full and the windows cracked. Didn't dry out in one go but it got significantly better, now I've added a hanging dessicant and that is collecting quite a lot of the moisture too. Should be dry soon. BL Bloke and Vantman 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amishtat Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 So.. A conundrum.. Do I spend seven or eight hundred putting right all that's wrong with the 740 or try a cheeky bid on an apparently nice local 940 turbo for a little more? Genuine question, I can't make a decision Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 10 hours ago, Tadhg Tiogar said: What, the Alfa or the Nissan? If the Nissan, that never had a V6. It may be the Mazda MX-3 you're thinking of.... Yes I meant the MX3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 9 hours ago, Tim_E said: I wiped the mould of mine with vinagre, then set to work running the engine just in the drive and having the blowers on full and the windows cracked. Didn't dry out in one go but it got significantly better, now I've added a hanging dessicant and that is collecting quite a lot of the moisture too. Should be dry soon. Ah yes. The heater. That doesn't work. I imagine old Leroy who had the car before us had dabbled in the forbidden moonshine (K Seal) as it's never bloody worked. I have a new matrix to fit but value having my fingers, so I'm going to flush the system out first before giving the job to someone else if that doesn't work! The Sierra's in the garage now and was treated to about 5 hours of a 2kw heater. It was hotter than the sun in there last night - lovely stuff. More mould wiping to happen (got some special jollop from the shops) and I've ordered some black sealant from Amazon which is coming today! The Moog, GrumpiusMaximus, Angrydicky and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyIggs Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 6 hours ago, Amishtat said: So.. A conundrum.. Do I spend seven or eight hundred putting right all that's wrong with the 740 or try a cheeky bid on an apparently nice local 940 turbo for a little more? Genuine question, I can't make a decision Sometimes its better the devil you know. Chances are although you'll be buying that car it may also need some spending on it as well. Ghosty, egg and Cord Fourteener 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeEP Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 /\ What Andylggs said /\ Chances of an unknown car needing zero spending on it is low, although it can happen. If your 740 can be fully sorted for less than the purchase price of the 940 then fixing it would definitely get my vote as well. egg, Split_Pin and Ghosty 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meggersdog Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 11 hours ago, Split_Pin said: Ooft nice, doest that have the smol V6? It's a Nissan 100NX . They only came in 1.6 four pot flavour here.The rest of Europe got a 2.0 litre aswell. Your thinking of the Mazda MX3 this is based on a Nissan Sunny hence the blandness. Split_Pin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyIggs Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 I really want to get rid of my fezzy for a 5 door, its not used a massive amount apart from going work and back but when I do need to take the family out its just a right ball ache getting them in an out. I just can't let it go though and replace with another shitter as I've spent a bit on it over the last 18 months (matching tyres, rear shockers, front calipers, discs and pads to name a few things). I can guarantee anything I replace it with will need work doing, I'd expect nothing less at the low end price point so to me its just not worth the hassle yet until MOT time comes in June. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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