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[High Jetter]

2 hours ago, HillmanImp said:

 

@LightBulbFun

To be fair it was probably only the 2nd time the bulb had ever been used if its been blocked off for decades. 

I thought we were running 240v back then, not the new-fangled 230v?

[Aston Martin]

I'm in Dublin, we all know they love a hatch based saloon.

 

But what's this? 4 Reno Influenzas in 5 minutes? That's who bought them all.

[Tenmil Socket]

The Mrs watched a program last night on catch-up (think it was on channel 5 at the weekend?). It was 'Husbands from hell'. One of the fellas had hoarded 120 cars!

[New POD]

That'll be the Austin Rover Approach to just in time. 

[Ghosty]

I'm on a train to look at something.
The guard, a young Polish woman, looked at my ticket and said 'why are you going there?!' in a slightly confused/mortified way.

I'm going to die.

[dozeydustman]

3 hours ago, 00833827 said:

So the pumping didnt do it but i inspected the master and slave cylinders and it looks like the slave is wet/ leaking. The pedal def feels like its different so can be pushing air maybe?

Yep that looks like the cause. Check any hose ferrules and joints for leaks, and that the bleed nipple is snugged up before you condemn the slave.

[00833827]

46 minutes ago, dozeydustman said:

Yep that looks like the cause. Check any hose ferrules and joints for leaks, and that the bleed nipple is snugged up before you condemn the slave.

Absolutly. And was going to try bleeding the clutch and then topping up fluid first to see if it comes back. It should do at least temporarily. But at least we know the issue and area now and since its not the clutch it has probably saved the car. 

Thanks all. Will keep you updated.

[davehedgehog31]

2 hours ago, Tenmil Socket said:

The Mrs watched a program last night on catch-up (think it was on channel 5 at the weekend?). It was 'Husbands from hell'. One of the fellas had hoarded 120 cars!

Congratulations on your marriage @320touring

[Ghosty]

I have repatriated a car.

[Mally]

Never mind that.

Did you ask the young Polish woman for a date?

[Ghosty]

Reminds me a lot of the T5...

[wuvvum]

Would imagine the D5 engine in something that size pulls pretty well...

[xtriple]

Washed the car today as, miracles of miracles, it WAS NOT FUCKING RAINING! The bright orange thing in the sky was floating about but doing sweet f.a. in the 'warming the world up' stakes. It was a tad fekkin freezing and only a total fuckwit would go out and wash his car... oh.

But, the ghost thieves have been about again: I had a brand new and unopened litre bottle of wash and wax which I intended to use, but, still unopened it was completely empty! More worrying was the simple fact that there is no trace anywhere of any leakage having occured... where could it have gone? Has Chester developed yet another worrying habit?

Went to Halfords, bought another bottle of Triplewax 'wash and shine' I hope this one lasts longer. also bought a clay bar and some 'lube' (oo-eer Missus!) but I don't know if I'm going to bother. Maybe I'll wait until Busman comes round next and get him to do it - he owes me a favour. No idea what he owes me a favour for.... I can try  

Also cut off my long, flowing locks back to a grade 4 and Hoovered! That makes about 3 times in the last month I have hoovered, don't want to start that lark as new habit!

[Eyersey1234]

@xtriple bloody hell hoovering 3 times in a month, your hoover will be getting worn out lol. 

Funny you should mention haircuts, I had one yesterday myself taking it back to grade 3.

[egg]

I've finally bought my own clippers, and with a bit of assistance from Mrs Egg no longer need to make banter in the barbers or chat about holidays with hairdressers. Ideal. Social interaction is way overrated.

[beko1987]

It's the wrong time of year to clay a car, it'll be like rubbing a rock over it! Best for a warm day but in the shade! 

[Ghosty]

2 hours ago, Nyphur said:

That looks nice, hope it serves you well.

Now you've got that sorted do you have some breathing room for the concerto, or are you going to sack that off altogether? I know which I'd do.

'Do you see the light?'


Yes, I do. 

[yes oui si]

1 hour ago, egg said:

I've finally bought my own clippers, and with a bit of assistance from Mrs Egg no longer need to make banter in the barbers or chat about holidays with hairdressers. Ideal. Social interaction is way overrated.

Good clippers (wahl) cost forty quid and last ten years. 

Sack off the guards and just run them over your head once a week. 

[Timewaster]

Who knew?! 

 

 

[artdjones]

9 hours ago, Aston Martin said:

I'm in Dublin, we all know they love a hatch based saloon.

 

But what's this? 4 Reno Influenzas in 5 minutes? That's who bought them all.

I don't think they were ever imported to the UK,but are fairly common here,they are quite attractive, especially in the higher trim levels.They are reasonably popular as taxis.

[Ghosty]

I've seen a UK plated Fluence in London before. 

[artdjones]

It wouldn't be surprising if a few got to the UK,as they are made in rhd,and wouldn't be much of a risk for an Irish resident to bring with them if they moved over.They were built in Turkey.There is a saloon Mégane lV as well,but it is called a Mégane Grand Coupé rather than being given a separate model name.l wouldn't mind one myself in a few years.

[Tayne]

According to HML there are 61 electric Fluences in the UK and 1 diesel.

If you had that single UK registered diesel Fleunce you could show up and win any of those rare car shows and look down your nose at anyone in Italian exotica.

[egg]

I didn't realise they were that rare. I know where one lives, so I'd better pap it for the Lazy spotters thread.

[stuboy]

missus's says why not put spoiler on the mondeo yet.. umm its been huricane bert and ernie, then helping my mate with his exhaust..

[Amishtat]

And off to Yorkshire it goes! 

[Tadhg Tiogar]

12 hours ago, artdjones said:

It wouldn't be surprising if a few got to the UK,as they are made in rhd,and wouldn't be much of a risk for an Irish resident to bring with them if they moved over.They were built in Turkey....

The electric Fluences proved to be a bit of a turkey here, come to think of it. 

[Alidar Jarok]

On 10/27/2018 at 9:05 PM, Asimo said:

The one from the eBay thread? https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1032986

Is your Dad in Norwich? Or your Dad bought another one different from the advert above?

 

[richardmorris]

talking of Italian exotica, this looks rather good in black. 

[Tayne]

1 hour ago, Tadhg Tiogar said:

The electric Fluences proved to be a bit of a turkey here, come to think of it. 

No rapid charging, crap range and a small boot.