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[Arthur Foxhake]

Current vehicular status:-

1982 Mercedes 508d Camper. 

1992 Peugeot 205 STDT.

1996 Toyota Hilux Surf 3.0.

2005 Peugeot Expert Combi 110 HDI.

 

I have no need for any other vehicles.

Finally, I'm happy with my fleet!

[BorniteIdentity]

14 minutes ago, Arthur Foxhake said:

Current vehicular status:-

1982 Mercedes 508d Camper. 

1992 Peugeot 205 STDT.

1996 Toyota Hilux Surf 3.0.

2005 Peugeot Expert Combi 110 HDI.

 

I have no need for any other vehicles.

Finally, I'm happy with my fleet!

Any pics on here of the camper? I love these old things! 

[Arthur Foxhake]

There's a whole thread somewhere on here about it, haven't updated it for a long time as there wasn't much interest.

Suffered engine failure last year but is definitely getting another one fitted.

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://autoshite.com/topic/32168-1982-mercedes-508d-lwb-going-green-for-the-future/&ved=2ahUKEwjd2caQhYfqAhUYh1wKHc24DuMQFjALegQIAxAB&usg=AOvVaw2UNhi-jYIV0sDoFxVHKPHb&cshid=1592334787985

ETA link.

[Zelandeth]

Um...where is that water coming from?

Balls.

"Somewhere under the shower tray" appears to be the answer.

[Zelandeth]

2 minutes ago, Arthur Foxhake said:

There's a whole thread somewhere on here about it, haven't updated it for a long time as there wasn't much interest.

Suffered engine failure last year but is definitely getting another one fitted.

Including one of the most ballsy (or mad depending on your point of view) collections ever to have happened as I recall!

I for one was definitely following with great interest.

[dozeydustman]

Post hoovering a car then bbq Cluedo in the garden.

My wife, stepdaughter and her b/f aren’t particularly enamoured with this idea...

[tommotech]

The PRT thermostat arrived for the TF yesterday so managed to get some time this afternoon to get a look at fitting it. Internet wisdom has lots of different ways that people have applied the modification, front mounted remote appears to be an easy install but problematic for bleeding as the PRT should sit upright (rather than flat). 
My preference was to mimic the install of the later TF that was equipped with PRT from new. This way reverses the flow through the radiator, but as long at the system is pressurised and the water pump is good then no worries. 
Working in the TF engine bay is a challenge, as many here will know. A small change to keep heater flow correct and the cooling system was bled, pressure tested and bled again. I’m chuffed with the result, engine ran up to temperature and fan cut in at 105 degrees and stopped at 96. 
Coolant level didn’t drop and no bubbles in the expansion tank, I can say the MG TF lives!

Old hoses;

 

New PRT set-up;

 

[RobT]

2 hours ago, Arthur Foxhake said:

I have no need for any other vehicles.

Finally, I'm happy with my fleet!

I call BS.

When's the next collection?!

[Pat Earrings]

So I have this arrival that I have been using and it's taken me a while to get used to petrol again. The Mondeo has been sold to a very nice man privately and rather easily too. The focus is lovely. Drives superbly although, the one gripe I've had about these MK1 focus, is that the driving position is odd. I've managed to position it to a decent amount so it's fine and it really does drive amazingly well. The power and torque has taken me by surprise. Will regas the Aircon and fit a better stereo and enjoy it for now. 

[Mrcento]

On 5/11/2020 at 6:52 PM, busmansholiday said:

I hope the gear knob doesn't come off in your hand when selecting reverse

This actually happened today.

I immediately remembered this post as i sat there with my knob in my han.....[Censored}

[Tadhg Tiogar]

Currently testing a mixture of stain remover and fullers earth to see if the assorted Citroën stains can be removed from the paving....

[bramz7]

So, the Laguna diesel is off to a new home Saturday. Rather conveniently I managed to find something incredibly appealing in the town I usually get the train to and from work and collect it the same day. 

Report to follow, hopefully. 

[paulplom]

Looks like Paddy Mcguiness could be in trouble


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[xtriple]

I haven't watched Topgear once since I heard that he was going to be a presenter. Cannot STaND the utter twat. When that advert he's on comes on the telly I have to pause it then fast forward thru it so I don't have to see his gurning mince or hear his hideous voice.

I'm not keen on him in case you didn't understand me what with being so subtle and that...

[UltraWomble]

5 hours ago, Tadhg Tiogar said:

Currently testing a mixture of stain remover and fullers earth to see if the assorted Citroën stains can be removed from the paving....

Seems to be working reasonably well - let us know how you ultimately get on as my Citrones stains can be seen on Google Earth

[Tadhg Tiogar]

18 minutes ago, UltraWomble said:

Seems to be working reasonably well - let us know how you ultimately get on as my Citrones stains can be seen on Google Earth

Could be sooner than I thought. Looks like heavy rain due soon.

[vulgalour]

Hooray, the diesel injection pump specialist has received the BX injector pump, provided a (expensive but not insane) quote, and I'll be getting that back in 10 or so days.  Tools to finish putting the Princess back together are on their way too, and that's right on the brink of running again.  I even managed to find a replacement headlight adjuster plastic thingy for the BX which should hopefully sort that droopy headlight.  Patience is paying off, by July I should have both cars operational again, I hope.

[BL Bloke]

The Rover has an appointment booked to have the OMGHGF sorted in July. ?

[hairnet]

2 hours ago, UltraWomble said:

Seems to be working reasonably well - let us know how you ultimately get on as my Citrones stains can be seen on Google Earth

seaman?

 

[hairnet]

2 hours ago, xtriple said:

I haven't watched Topgear once since I heard that he was going to be a presenter. Cannot STaND the utter twat. When that advert he's on comes on the telly I have to pause it then fast forward thru it so I don't have to see his gurning mince or hear his hideous voice.

I'm not keen on him in case you didn't understand me what with being so subtle and that...

no he is an utter cunt - apart from 10 mins of the first one they did not watched them

taped a couple and then FF thru the bits with him in and you get the beginning 5 mins the 'star' then the end - gave up on that

i just watch chris harris on youtube now - far more intereesting

[Zelandeth]

7 hours ago, paulplom said:

Looks like Paddy Mcguiness could be in trouble


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Hope they take the repair costs out of the idiot's pocket.

Haven't been able to stomach any of the new shows since he appeared...which is a shame as I really enjoy Chris Harris, both his presenting style and that he's a proper car nerd and just enough of a hooligan when allowed.

Sad seeing a Diablo bashed anyway... they're one of relatively few of the really silly supercars I like.  Preferably the SV in that eye searing neon metallic orange though...even better if it's got the purple alcantara with the neon orange stitching in the interior.  It's an utterly bonkers car and it knows it.  Such a quantum leap from the Countach though, aside from being huge presenting a few challenges the Diablo is actually pleasant to drive.  Air conditioning is still pants though!

[Bren]

Today I fitted the vectra's bumper brackets. Off with the bumper - 

the brackets were held on with ali rivets. I have rivets and a gun but once they are on you cannot adjust them - I used screws instead.

 

The offending part - the top screw in the wheel arch should pull the sliding bracket towards you. Ours were broken.

The end result is a much better ( but not perfect) fit. The only fly in the ointment is that the air con radiator looks shagged - aluminium fins everywhere.

More expense.

[Zelandeth]

Ah, so it's going to be one of *those* days is it?

[mitsisigma01]

Who made the paper cars recently.... I found a paper digger that you can add to your collection ?

https://www.smt.network/gb/news/build-your-own-l90h/

[Tadhg Tiogar]

Where once I had no replacement oil coolers, I now seem to be in possession of three. One of them still had oil in it.....

[vulgalour]

Has anyone ever seen a stretched limousine turned into a pick up truck?  I don't mean a stretched limo pick up truck, I've seen those, where you take a pick up truck and stretch the cab to make it a 'limo'.  I mean taking something like a stretched Lincoln Towncar and chopped the cabin space down to make it into a pickup truck.

There must be one.  I bet it's in Florida.

[Zelandeth]

2 hours ago, Tadhg Tiogar said:

Where once I had no replacement oil coolers, I now seem to be in possession of three. One of them still had oil in it.....

Let me guess...Said oil is now all over your carpet?

[Angrydicky]

On 6/15/2020 at 11:47 PM, RobT said:

Tried to resist but done it again.

It's a local car and a regular spot, so when bramz told me it's for sale (yes it's his fault) I had a crisis.

As Skizzer calls it, the carehome dayroom dazzle interior.  It's lovely and almost immaculate.  The outside is a bit frilly, but it is an old Vauxhall after all.

However, after the 2 mile drive home this greeted me.  Didn't notice it on the test drive...

Pinhole leak in the body of the radiator pissing out, so hopefully some JB Weld will fix that.  Otherwise I'm very happy with it.  I'll have a proper go over it tomorrow evening, which is something I should have done before buying it, but I never learn!

Hey that looks great Rob, proper Autoshite colour too. I remember that being for sale on Canvey a few years ago, it got bought by someone in London who had it up for £1500 on eBay for ages with seemingly no takers. 

I do have a spare Senator radiator but I think the six pot one is different sadly. I think it’s physically bigger.

[Tadhg Tiogar]

7 hours ago, Zelandeth said:

Let me guess...Said oil is now all over your carpet?

*sniffs hands*

...think it might be Castrol....

[RobT]

3 hours ago, Angrydicky said:

Hey that looks great Rob, proper Autoshite colour too. I remember that being for sale on Canvey a few years ago, it got bought by someone in London who had it up for £1500 on eBay for ages with seemingly no takers. 

I do have a spare Senator radiator but I think the six pot one is different sadly. I think it’s physically bigger.

Thanks Dicky!

It definitely needs a new radiator, as I did the dishwasher tablet clear out method and it's leaking heavily from the base now (or somewhere from the core further up).

I'm currently looking at options, and there aren't many.  New one is £195 on eBay but I'm not sure the mounting brackets are correct, so I need to take the old one off to confirm.

Or do a recore of the old one.  If anyone can recommend a company please PM me, cheers.

In the meantime here's a collection pic from Monday.  Littering the streets with GM bilge.