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[dozeydustman]

Had the Corolla's puncture repaired today. Went to independent place round the corner from depot after work "Nah mate it's illegal to plug punctures now, haven't got any of that size in we can get a death ring in for tomorrow for £70 fitted and balance". Hmm ok.

Went to another little Independent place, asked if he could plug the hole, £15 later (including new valve and rebalance and sealing the rim) wheel's back on the car.

 

First I've heard of a puncture mushroom plug being illegal, probably a shyster.

[N19]

New tyres on the Mondeo. The correct rims were in the garage and filthy with brake dust. Took them down and garage stuck the tyres on, then I swapped them with the existing escort rims that were on it using their ramp because sod doing that outside on the street in a thunderstorm. 

Then went round the block before parking up outside the flat. Looking outside, the rims look much cleaner just for a drive around in torrential rain! 

Just to keep the balance of broken things equal, the radio is now dead. Very rapid, so hopefully just a fuse. 

[stuboy]

14 hours ago, Split_Pin said:

Have you checked the boot light?

Does it have the original radio in? 

boot light out, and it has amazon cheapy in it

[stuboy]

15 hours ago, Split_Pin said:

Have you checked the boot light?

Does it have the original radio in? 

 

9 hours ago, Kiltox said:

Doesn’t have the original CD30 radio does it? You say ignition live only but those are renowned for turning themselves on. 

I'm on 5am starts ... at 1245am stuboy junior waked me up to tell me the clock was on full brightness and the stereo dimly illuminated,  thanks for that... well he unplugged the radio and now when removing ignition key the clock/date display goes off... why???

 

[Split_Pin]

It almost certainly sounds like something to do with the Amazon radio. I tried fitting an aftermarket one to my first Corsa and it wouldn't turn off completely, always remained on standby.

Have you still got the original CD30? 

[BL Bloke]

Just dropped the Rover off for its Mot. Hopefully it'll be good news. 

[beko1987]

18 hours ago, Borsuq said:

Fun fact: my Fiat is too small for this automatic car wash. It's not wide enough for the extendo-brushes to reach both sides at the same time.

And no, they won't give me half of my money back.

I'd be more scared of the big roof roller getting under the front of the car and flipping you and it over! Then washing the underside... 

[somewhatfoolish]

I thought there was a thread for this sort of thing, but I can't find it; this popped up on my faecesbook feed. I've censored the number to foil the evil bots spamming the man with calls about his computer being slow, non-faecesbook users pm me.

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Ron's Classic Repairs, Sevenoaks, England

I am a one man band with fifty years experience who has had enough of throw away and plug in repairs. Last year I decided to change course and get back to something that I can enjoy. Estimates and advice are always free everything else is negotiable. [phone number]. I always return missed calls! Ron

 

[N19]

17 hours ago, N19 said:

New tyres on the Mondeo. The correct rims were in the garage and filthy with brake dust. Took them down and garage stuck the tyres on, then I swapped them with the existing escort rims that were on it using their ramp because sod doing that outside on the street in a thunderstorm. 

Then went round the block before parking up outside the flat. Looking outside, the rims look much cleaner just for a drive around in torrential rain! 

Just to keep the balance of broken things equal, the radio is now dead. Very rapid, so hopefully just a fuse. 

Fuse seemed fine, but as I reached over I noticed the removable fascia buttons slightly awray. Clicked back into position, and all is good now. Modern cars eh. 

[BL Bloke]

The Rover is back from its Mot with a pass and no advisories. ?

[Amishtat]

Possible collection thread tomorrow.. 

[paulplom]

Cannon ball run 2 on itv4 atm

[Burnside]

Been and collected a engine this afternoon for my broken Fiat, using the other working Fiat. 

Weather was pretty dire though on the M'way and A roads with the Rain, floods etc, but the Stilo did it without complaint. I had removed the boot carpet first, then cut down a manky piece of ply board to protect the boot floor etc.

So now I just have to hope this 48k engine gets the Punto back up to 100%.

[stuboy]

Stuboy junior wanted to film his car.. and asked take it for a run.. well I thought video was dull so I popped it up....lol

 

 

[wuvvum]

31 minutes ago, Burnside said:

Been and collected a engine this afternoon for my broken Fiat, using the other working Fiat. 

Weather was pretty dire though on the M'way and A roads with the Rain, floods etc, but the Stilo did it without complaint. I had removed the boot carpet first, then cut down a manky piece of ply board to protect the boot floor etc.

So now I just have to hope this 48k engine gets the Punto back up to 100%.

That Stilo looks nice.  I'd happily have another Stilo as a daily - preferably a wagon, would have to be a JTD with cruise control mind.

[SiC]

Argggghhhhhh feck

£160 plus going to need to lock the crank and pulleys. Basically quite a bit of a cambelt job.

[blackboilersuit]

42 minutes ago, SiC said:

Argggghhhhhh feck

 

That's shite luck that it needs a pulley but thank fuck you found it in the comfort of your own garage while the rest of the engine is still in one piece. For sure things could be a lot better than they are but by heck it could have turned out much much worse.

[Burnside]

3 hours ago, wuvvum said:

That Stilo looks nice.  I'd happily have another Stilo as a daily - preferably a wagon, would have to be a JTD with cruise control mind.

Thank's. It came up locally on eBay last year, when I was looking out for a cheap estate. It had been knocked about by the previous owner, but as it was low miles and under £300 with a long Mot. I decided to chance it and it hasn't disappointed. Just been tidying it up as I go along. 

Although I agree if I brought another, a JTD would be my engine of choice. The 1.6 pez seam's capable enough in all fairness, but it's lack of a 6th gear hurts the mpg at Motorway speeds.  

 

[wuvvum]

My first Stilo was a 1.2 petrol - that had 6 gears but was still revving its nads off on the motorway...

[paulplom]

9 hours ago, stuboy said:

Stuboy junior wanted to film his car.. and asked take it for a run.. well I thought video was dull so I popped it up....lol

 

 

Did you speed the video up?!

[stuboy]

1 hour ago, paulplom said:

Did you speed the video up?!

x2 yes

[Tadhg Tiogar]

Meanwhile.....

I didn't know that models of Olcits/Axels existed!

[Six-cylinder]

37 minutes ago, Tadhg Tiogar said:

Meanwhile.....

I didn't know that models of Olcits/Axels existed!

As models or real cars?

You saw a real car at the FoD and I have a model on my shelf.

[Tadhg Tiogar]

1 minute ago, Six-cylinder said:

As models or real cars?

Models, obviously. 

[wuvvum]

If it's a Solido it's probably a Citroën Axel rather than an Oltcit.

[Six-cylinder]

Mine is a Universal Hobbies Axel.

And yes I need somebody to come and clean my 200 models!

[Asimo]

5 minutes ago, Six-cylinder said:

Mine is a Universal Hobbies Axel.

And yes I need somebody to come and clean my 200 models!

[puddlethumper]

42 minutes ago, Six-cylinder said:

Mine is a Universal Hobbies Axel.

And yes I need somebody to come and clean my 200 models!

Barn finds innit.

[beko1987]

@chaseracer made the same comment when we went to get the visa/do your pc! I think that volunteers him! 

[chaseracer]

31 minutes ago, beko1987 said:

@chaseracer made the same comment when we went to get the visa/do your pc! I think that volunteers him! 

??

I'll bring a duster.