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[Split_Pin]

It hasn't dried in.

[blackboilersuit]

Brake fluid? I had a pin hole in a flexi once that left driveway stains like that. No loss of braking performance and the fluid level didn't drop enough to set the low level warning off. 

[lesapandre]

Driving across London one night recently late in the C15 I gave up on Radio 4 on the 25 yo radio and twiddled the dial and this was playing somewhere. Future Islands - new to me (but anything later than Mud is to me). There is car content in the vid too.

 

[lesapandre]

Reminds me of the Still Corners. Re-soundtracking a well known road movie. Both indie US bands. 

 

[Lord Sterling]

Wow. I actually did some tinkering on the Peugeot 407 today. Amazing!

There was an annoying rattle that emanated from the drivers door area.  I eventually managed to get the drivers door card off. After getting the polystyrene-type door membrane off, the noise appeared to be coming from a screw that was held on the to the inside of the door that supported some sort of window channel. Goodness knows how but unscrewing this screw, shaking the channel a bit then putting the screw back in place seemed to help. The window channel didn't seem to be affected and the drivers window is still happy to go up and down smoothly.

Unfortunately, a couple of the plastic retainers broke as I pulled off the door card. It's why I hate jobs like that. I couldn't honestly be bothered to drive but the annoying noise seems to have dissipated.

I've bought a passenger side check strap as it doesn't have one and 2 new keyfobs as the current ones are falling apart.

[Split_Pin]

49 minutes ago, blackboilersuit said:

Brake fluid? I had a pin hole in a flexi once that left driveway stains like that. No loss of braking performance and the fluid level didn't drop enough to set the low level warning off. 

It seems at an odd position in the drive  as it isn't near where the wheels sit. Due to the Mrs not wanting a car in front of the door, mine are parked as far over as possible and usually sit in the same position. It is actually going into the garage to have some corroded sections of brake lines replaced on Thursday however so if that is the issue it will be picked up.

[somewhatfoolish]

6 hours ago, Split_Pin said:

I cannot work out where or what this has come from. It is where the front of the car would be on the left most space on the drive but I leave all 3 of my cars there at any one time.

None are displaying signs of a leak of any sort and have not left a mark at any other spot on the drive. 

It's too clean for oil, has no smell and hasn't dried in.

Stumped.

Any of them have aircon? If the compressor shat itself there might be an oil leak and A/C lube is clear(or very pale yellow) and often does not smell.

[Split_Pin]

The 75 does, but it would likely be the condenser or a pipe at the front.

Still no staining or dampness under the car undertray though and it's all dry this morning.

Weird.

[Rocket88]

5 hours ago, somewhatfoolish said:

Any of them have aircon? If the compressor shat itself there might be an oil leak and A/C lube is clear(or very pale yellow) and often does not smell.

I'd suspect that as well...........

[barefoot]

My 75 drips quite impressively, but my man with the spanners tells me that it's just condensation from the AC, it's nothing to worry about and They, (all airconditioned cars) All Do That, Sir.

[Split_Pin]

It's raining now and water isn't beading where the stains were, shall see if they are still there when it dries up.

[bunglebus]

Back to welding up the lovely* Corsa. This was supposed to be just a bit of bubbling at the back of the sill but of course it always escalates. 

This is the worst bit for me, looking at rusty holes and wondering what to do about them - so you make them bigger

Inner and outer sill and inner wheelarch all reconstructed out of a metal shelf

I've got to create the wheelarch and grind back all the welds but it's solid now. Only got to last another year or so before the old geezer will have to give up driving

[High Jetter]

8 hours ago, barefoot said:

My 75 drips quite impressively, but my man with the spanners tells me that it's just condensation from the AC, it's nothing to worry about and They, (all airconditioned cars) All Do That, Sir.

For sure, but would that stain the drive like that? Not in my experience of AC equipped cars anyway.

[wuvvum]

I once got some similar stains on the floor of my porch when some antifreeze leaked out of an old heater matrix I'd inadvertently knocked over, and some slugs then crawled into the puddle and partially dissolved.

[Burnside]

Lost a Cheapo wheel trim on the Stilo over the Bank Holiday weekend. So scanned the net and picked up a set of used Fiat Punto trims. As they are the bolt on type, unlike the original Stilo trim's.

Best part is they cost £5! 

 

[tabact]

Just got back from picking up the first Renault I've ever owned, the last one I even remember driving was a 5. I'm now the proud owner of SiC's Laguna and very pleased with it so far. I do like a sun roof epsecially one that works. Now to spend the evening reading the manual to figure out  what does what. Thanks to Si for picking me up from the station and in the AS way making it a very easy transaction.

 

[cms206]

Jesus.

One in.

[Cavcraft]

Transit (very sadly) unlikely to see another MOT. Been a fantastic van, done everything it's been asked of and more, including picking up countless motorbikes (including a dead Honda Goldwing) helping move my son twice, shit loads of tip runs etc etc etc. It also allegedly* did 100mph on a private test track with a motorbike in the back of it one day. Drives like a car, ace on fuel, pulls like a train and isn't the hopeless wheezy pile of old wank that the RWD 2.4 ones are, nor a  ticking time bomb like the Mk6 2.2 diesels..

Anyhow, armed with the fact I need a less rusty van that's the same size as the SWB Transit with no rear or side windows, hasn't done big miles and will swallow a motorbike with ease, I was going to go and view a Vivaro 1.9 (cam belt version) but a very timely (and chance) message from a mate yesterday changed that.

Am I interested in his van? Yes.

Is it the same size as the Transit?

 

No.

 

Has it got solid sides and rear doors?

 

 No.

 

Has it done reasonable mileage? 

 

Will it swallow a motorbike with ease?

 

 

Probs not, but will endeavour to find out.

[beko1987]

54 minutes ago, tabact said:

Just got back from picking up the first Renault I've ever owned, the last one I even remember driving was a 5. I'm now the proud owner of SiC's Laguna and very pleased with it so far. I do like a sun roof epsecially one that works. Now to spend the evening reading the manual to figure out  what does what. Thanks to Si for picking me up from the station and in the AS way making it a very easy transaction.

 

Oh marvellous! I'll look out for you on the road! 

Is that the white xantia I see peeking out? 

[stuboy]

32 minutes ago, Cavcraft said:

 

popular fitting 2nd row of seat for more freinds to travel along

[tabact]

1 hour ago, beko1987 said:

Oh marvellous! I'll look out for you on the road! 

Is that the white xantia I see peeking out? 

Yep still there waiting for me to get the cat off the other one behind it. One day.

[High Jetter]

4 hours ago, wuvvum said:

I once got some similar stains on the floor of my porch when some antifreeze leaked out of an old heater matrix I'd inadvertently knocked over, and some slugs then crawled into the puddle and partially dissolved.

Yes but that's AF dissolving slugs! Not likely on his drive - or is it?

[strangeangel]

2 hours ago, Cavcraft said:

Will it swallow a motorbike with ease?

 

 

I think you'll be pleasantly surprised, as long as it hasn't got a bulkhead fitted. That's about the same size as my old C15, and I carried all sorts of bikes in that.

[paulplom]

7 hours ago, strangeangel said:

 

I think you'll be pleasantly surprised, as long as it hasn't got a bulkhead fitted. That's about the same size as my old C15, and I carried all sorts of bikes in that.

I struggled to get one in my '02 citroen dispatch. A bloke drove up in the pissing down rain on his motorbike to buy it. We only just managed to get it in the back and close the doors.

[strangeangel]

2 hours ago, paulplom said:

I struggled to get one in my '02 citroen dispatch. A bloke drove up in the pissing down rain on his motorbike to buy it. We only just managed to get it in the back and close the doors.

I used to push the passenger seat as far forward as it would go, then wind the seat back forward. To get bigger stuff in I would remove the seat and put a wooden ammo crate in there to make the floor the same height throughout.

[Borsuq]

My dad wanted to borrow the 126 to get to work today, but apparently it has a headlight bulb out.

I think that puts it dangerously close to being a write off.

[Pat Earrings]

So I thought I'd give an update into my Insight that I purchased from @colc on here.

It's a unique thing as we all know to look at but the drive is what I'm most impressed with. Very roomy for a driver and a passenger to sit and the seats are genuinely comfortable.

So far, I replaced the dead stereo that was badly fitted with a Pioneer Bluetooth kit. Fitted it much better and sits right now. However the two speakers are shit, one is blown and I discovered that there's a spot behind the seats on these cars that already have 2 spaces pre fitted with wiring ready to take 2 more 6.5" speakers. Cool huh? So 4 new speakers are on order.

Also thanks to @Jim Bell I fitted a short shift kit which makes this little thing much snickier to drive with the gear throws shortened. 

I also spent a small fortune on LED bulbs, namely for stop/tail, reverse and indicators all round. I wanted to keep the futuristic look and they do look brilliant at night. Interior bulbs, number plate lights and side lights also have been changed for LED'S. 

Today I polished the headlamps as you'll see, with polishing pads on a drill and PlastX, and they've come up beautifully.

I'm in the middle of moving/revising for a work related exam so a lot of hassle right now.

The to do list is mainly to respray the wiper arms with satin black, C4 gtechniq the black trim all around, full interior scrub and valet, and a full service and engine flush.

The battery after recalibrating is nearly always full and my driving style has become relaxed. Mechanically as well this car is nigh on perfect. Stop start works immaculately, and there's a truck load of services and paperwork that shows this car had been cared for.

Even though my work colleagues have been relentless in the piss taking, I genuinely like this car, for its futuristic look, comfortable drive and reliability. 

[bunglebus]

Day two of welding the crusty Corsa. Made a wheel arch and welded it on the inside, whizz over with the sanding disc, a couple of new holes for the arch trim and Bob's ya uncle. Hoping the MoT man doesn't find any other crusty bits, fed up of setting my hair on fire now

[SRi05]

Looks a good job that, well done

[juular]

Clonkity clonk on the Accord. Mrs Juular complained about it wandering on the motorway as well.

Off with you.

On with this.

Steering tight again and happy days.

On related note I bought these to do the job. They are shite.

Too much pressure on a bolt and the internal ratchet just slips in a knuckle slicing manner. 

To top it off euro car parts refused to refund me saying I'd just tried to borrow the spanners and return them. The same euro car parts I've probably spent a couple of grand in over the years on clutches, brakes, etc.