stuboy Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 On 8/4/2021 at 1:26 PM, GrumpiusMaximus said: Is the lowered, stickered, purple Fiesta still kicking around? I seem to rememeber it has triangular exhausts. Lowered to the extent that it couldn't even navigate the car park at anything more than 2MPH at your work... my work>? patient transport base? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaseracer Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 1 hour ago, Fumbler said: What's this? It's mounted to the front slam bar. And it's German. Dim-dip resistor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fumbler Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 Just now, chaseracer said: Dim-dip resistor? Hmm. Is it the right age for dim-dip? I thought the idea was dropped by 1989. Symbols on the headlight stalk and binnicle is the same as all the other cars so I wonder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyslexic Viking Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 Got vaccine dose 2 yesterday. Was good to get it done and took a longer drive today. Although I am not very fond of moderns, I must shamefully admit that I like this one. BorniteIdentity, Yoss, ProgRocker and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 14 minutes ago, Dyslexic Viking said: Got vaccine dose 2 yesterday. Was good to get it done and took a longer drive today. Although I am not very fond of moderns, I must shamefully admit that I like this one. Great view. GrumpiusMaximus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyslexic Viking Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 7 minutes ago, richardmorris said: Great view. Yes there are nice views always stop in that area and take pictures here in 2014. aldo135, Asimo, richardmorris and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpiusMaximus Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 1 hour ago, stuboy said: my work>? patient transport base? William Harvey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyslexic Viking Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 Do not know where I can ask about this but I now look through some of my old car pictures are there any places here where I can post them along with some text? Yoss and Split_Pin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 4 minutes ago, Dyslexic Viking said: Do not know where I can ask about this but I now look through some of my old car pictures are there any places here where I can post them along with some text? Start your own thread chap. I would love to see them. Plenty of us have our own meandering topics on here. Get one going! Dyslexic Viking, chaseracer, aldo135 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lankytim Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 I’m still “processing” the spares haul from the hideously rotten 145 I broke up recently. The axle was saved as it’s a 4.1-1 ratio and should mean occupants will be able to hold a conversation at 60mph, I think the existing axle is 4.5-1 or thereabouts and things can get a bit thrashy over 50. The rotten back plates were removed and binned, as were the chopped up remains of the trailing arms etc. It was then wheeled into the garage on my £500 snap on axle transporter and there it will stay for a while. The cylinder head looks mega manky with loads of corrosion and valves stuck open. I utilised a knot wheel to descale the face and valves, probably not the best tool to use but I think the head is borderline Donald Ducked anyway. It didn’t clean up too badly so maybe it’s usable, one cylinder is pretty pitted but I may just “send it” what does everyone think? Diesel freed up the valves so they’ll come out ok, a couple of those are pitted quite badly too. The diesel in the bores of the bottom end doesn’t seem to have freed anything up yet, although the levels appear to be dropping slowly. I’ve been doing some reading up and my engine is quite a rare 1974-5 unit with an 8 bolt flywheel. These will take 2.1 pistons from a b21 with a rebore, I think 2.1 pistons are easier to get hold of than the b20 items so that’s something to consider. outlaw118, Fumbler, juular and 13 others 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 On 7/25/2021 at 12:28 PM, Split_Pin said: Bridged both fans on the Cav this morning, both working. I will get a new sensor as well as a thermostat. The housing doesn't look great but the only 2nd hand replacement on ebay doesn't look any better. I also shut a screwdriver in the wing channel, jamming the bonnet shut. Thankfully Mrs_Pin was on hand to help me get it open again. My old car mojo has taken a bit of a dive this morning. Fan rad switch went on both of mine (admitadly 1.8 pez ) worth a shout? Split_Pin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilA Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 Fire chief came by so I had a chance to set the lights on his car to the correct patterns. Flashy flashy flashy! Phil cort1977, chaseracer, Tickman and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 8 hours ago, Matty said: Fan rad switch went on both of mine (admitadly 1.8 pez ) worth a shout? New one is in the boot along with the radiator Matty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadhg Tiogar Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 11 hours ago, richardmorris said: Great view. I understand why some are pining for the fjords. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProgRocker Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 One thing I like about my i10 is that I can swirchon the stereo without resorting to putting the key in the ignition. Currently listening to Radio 6 Music. However on a humid day like today it would be great if I could put down a few windows without the need for a key in ignition also. No pointdoing it now as I have just a few minutes before going back in to work. Enough room to leave the passenger door open. Dyslexic Viking 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 Good success on the Cavalier this morning. Radiator came out with a bit of a fight. One of the 10mm bolts holding on the intercooler was just spinning so had to cut that off. Intercooler looks good, it's now in the boot. New radiator is correct, a first in many years for me. Thermostat is different but fits. The original is a twin effort rated at 88c, the replacement is a single item at 85c so I am happy with that and in it went. The tiny 10mm nuts holding on the waterpump pulley cracked off with no bother whatsoever, dreamy or what. I might do more this afternoon depending on whether or not my son is up for doing anything. Advancing thunderstorms may I'll need to keep him in and I'll stay in the garage. Jim Bell, DVee8, Leyland Worldmaster and 14 others 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bren Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 New brake master cylinder for the vec. Genuine TRW part costing £110 english pounds. There were some on ebay for less than half the price but I wasn't willing to risk buying and fitting one to find out it was as much use as the stun guns from Space 1999. Its pissing down here and I have a weekend of nights to deal with so.it's a job for next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fumbler Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 Micra oil change. Only 2 months late . Not the end of the world considering it's only done 4000 miles this year. Split_Pin, Dyslexic Viking, DVee8 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beko1987 Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 Just booked my MOT for friday the 13th... I'm sure that's a good omen! Should probably give her an oil change too (Mr @Fumblers post has reminded me I changed it when I first bough the car in April 2020 and forgot to do the filter as it was) Split_Pin and barefoot 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 Got a letter in the post today from my landlady saying that my rent is going up from 1st September. Normally this'd be a grump but it's only the second time it's gone up in the 13 years I've been here and it's still well below the "normal" market rate for round here, which has gone through the fucking roof in the last few years along with everywhere else. Split_Pin, Leyland Worldmaster, chadders and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 On 8/5/2021 at 2:01 PM, Fabergé Greggs said: Anyone heard from @purplebargekenrecently? Yeah I message him reasonably often and was speaking last night. He's just taking a break from forums at the moment I believe. wuvvum, Vantman, Fabergé Greggs and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadders Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 1 hour ago, wuvvum said: Got a letter in the post today from my landlady saying that my rent is going up from 1st September. Normally this'd be a grump but it's only the second time it's gone up in the 13 years I've been here and it's still well below the "normal" market rate for round here, which has gone through the fucking roof in the last few years along with everywhere else. Norwich to London in 90 and the dualling of the A11 have made Norfolk a lot less of a backwater now. Quite a lot of houses around us have apparently sold to people who can work from home a few days a week so it's a bit of a double whammy price wise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 I'm in one of the cheaper areas as I'm quite a way from Norwich but not quite on the coast (although I am on the broads), but even so the prices here have been getting sillier since the pandemic. Still, there's always Yarmouth I suppose... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadders Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 I wouldn't be surprised to see that improve, the same way as Lowestoft seems to be going. There seems to be money moving in with the wind farm work. We had a holiday flat in Hunstanton quite a few years ago, bought when the area was pretty run down. It didn't take that many years for the place to turn around although I haven't been back there for a few years now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 And finally, the waterpump. There was a missing bolt from the PAS pump tensioner and thanks to whoever changed the belts last January, that bolt was stuck right down behind the alternator, helpfully restricting it's movement to slacken the belt. I had to remove the bottom bolts for the alternator and it moved just enough to get the belt off. The bolt is still there. Pump came off OK although I had to smack the pulley a good few times to get it off. The pump had little play but conversely it was a little stiff to turn. Happy I'm changing it out. The replacement one appears to be stuck in the post which is OK for now as I'm working on the Civic tomorrow. Beer time. Pat Earrings, Dyslexic Viking, Mrcento and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuboy Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 Finished my first aid course level 3, and come out to find some fools have opened there car doors on the mondeo, ok nothing major but its my car, ok its nothing special but wish people would take care .. it'll buff out I believe High Jetter, beko1987, Dyslexic Viking and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyslexic Viking Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 7 hours ago, Tadhg Tiogar said: I understand why some are pining for the fjords. If I am honest, this is not a fjord but a lake. Fyresvatn lake in Fyresdal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerNuttz Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 Bought a new welder last week and Fed Ex decided to sent it half way around the country in the wrong direction so it came today after giving them hell on the phone yesterday. Got one of them fancy synergic welders but the synergic program in it is poor so it'll be staying on manual mode. Split_Pin, LightBulbFun, Dyslexic Viking and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadhg Tiogar Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 35 minutes ago, Dyslexic Viking said: If I am honest, this is not a fjord but a lake. Fyresvatn lake in Fyresdal. I've only ever come into Norway via a cruise ship which was probably a bit too big for a lake..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyslexic Viking Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 12 minutes ago, Tadhg Tiogar said: I've only ever come into Norway via a cruise ship which was probably a bit too big for a lake..... That lake is 25 kilometers long so a cruise ship would fit the problem would just be to get it there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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