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[Yoss]

27 minutes ago, Asimo said:

The interior of that Peugeot van looks utterly hateful.

It's certainly quite far removed from our own Pugs. It's more car than van. I don't think anyone makes proper vans anymore. When I started, admittedly 30 odd years ago, we didn't even have radios. And the high top Sherpas had longitudinal tip up vynil bench seats in the back. We used to go out with six or more posties perched on these with no seat belts, no windows and lots of naked spot welded seams. Admittedly some of us probably died but there ought to be a happy medium of a decent, safe reliable van without all the pointless tech. 

[richardmorris]

3 hours ago, Jamie said:

Ooh Ye think I'll give it a swerve 

Ooh, crunchy and flexy 😮

[wesacosa]

well my £10 brochure haul at the aforementioned bookshop was better than I could have imagined

[wesacosa]

some highlights

the latter has a familiar looking vehicle

 I wonder if yours was ever a press car @BorniteIdentity ?

[wuvvum]

4 hours ago, HMC said:

Maxus!!!

Inventive use of rope. What’s it holding on/ down?

The bonnet.  The seller opened it this morning for the first time in a while to fit a replacement battery as the old one was on its last legs, and the catch seized.  Nobody had the time, inclination or tools to hand to try and unseize it so we just tied the bonnet down.  It was on the safety catch anyway but I don't 100% trust those, especially at motorway speeds.

It needs a fair bit of fettling to a number of niggly faults, but it drove back from Bognor with no problems, and it's the first usable van I've seen in a while that went for halfway sensible money - it still wasn't cheap by pre-pandemic standards, but it was a much better buy than the rotten MOT-less 90PS Transits for £1500 that seem to litter eBay these days.

It's the 135bhp version too so it picks up its skirts rather well when required - although annoyingly it seems to be limited to 75 like Kiltox's old one was - not the end of the world mind as I tend to trundle along at 60-65 in big vans to keep the fuel consumption down.

[chaseracer]

2 hours ago, wesacosa said:

If anyone in SE London or  SW Kent would recommend popping in and having a browse if you are interested in cars, buses , planes or the military

Well, that's dangerous - Musical Offspring has just moved to Catford, which must be all of three miles away...

[wesacosa]

1 minute ago, chaseracer said:

Well, that's dangerous - Musical Offspring has just moved to Catford, which must be all of three miles away...

definitely worth a look if you are in to that kind of stuff. Would probably call first or check his Facebook site for opening as its Saturday only but probably closed if he at a show or something

 

[AnnoyingPentium]

New headlights are on the Fabia and the blood sacrifice that is required for every job on the car has been fulfilled.

Just need to replace some dicky bulbs now.

[High Jetter]

3 hours ago, chaseracer said:

Well, that's dangerous - Musical Offspring has just moved to Catford, which must be all of three miles away...

Smurf territory. Mrs J used to work there, during the riots. Sounds a good shop to browse in.

[paulplom]

12 hours ago, wuvvum said:

it seems to be limited to 75 like paulplom's  new one is.

FTFY 😉

[Ohdearme]

Very few updates on my fleet as nothing of note has happened at all since purchase about a year ago and saving to finish kitchen so frivolous purchases are outlawed.

Espace had a service Friday and got the front left suspension top mount fixed.

Rear calliper is sticking too and I had plans to look at that myself yesterday until I woke up and realised it was freezing and sacked it off.

 

[sdkrc]

Posted this in my thread already but here, have a motorway breakdown time lapse 

[AnnoyingPentium]

35 minutes ago, sdkrc said:

Posted this in my thread already but here, have a motorway breakdown time lapse 

 

May as well make the most of the situation. I like it. 👍

[richardmorris]

In an effort to get out a bit more I went for a shortish Walk this morning, partly through the commonwealth war graves part of brookwood cemetery. Obviously immaculate with some beautiful memorials and rather poignant given than the only sound was gunfire from pirbright ranges. It’s also where the Chelsea pensioners are laid to rest I’ve read.

https://www.cwgc.org/visit-us/find-cemeteries-memorials/cemetery-details/44400/brookwood-military-cemetery/

 

[artdjones]

18 hours ago, Yoss said:

It's certainly quite far removed from our own Pugs. It's more car than van. I don't think anyone makes proper vans anymore. When I started, admittedly 30 odd years ago, we didn't even have radios. And the high top Sherpas had longitudinal tip up vynil bench seats in the back. We used to go out with six or more posties perched on these with no seat belts, no windows and lots of naked spot welded seams. Admittedly some of us probably died but there ought to be a happy medium of a decent, safe reliable van without all the pointless tech. 

Doblos and Kangoos are still recognizably van like, but of course they have both been out for well over a decade.

[GMcD]

Glorious sunny day today. Had to collect the photographer from the station for a meet/greet and snap session before our wedding in March.

"I've never been in one of these before"

Which one did I take? 😁

[TheOtherStu]

sorry, took no pictures today, but had an awesome day out (as always) at Sunday Scramble, Bicester Heritage.
Never fails to amaze me how many new units open every time we go.

The car decided to play up, however. Either a faulty (or dirty) ICV or a vacuum leak. Keeps revving under idle.

[Jamie]

[LabRat]

Took the mg out to the shops early and the gearbox is sounding more and more terminal, 2nd now crunches going in and out of gear and now 3rd has started too. The keydock decided to lose communication with the bcu too, which was fun*

Nothing like standing in a Tesco's car park with a load of scrotes watching and offering comments whilst you disconnect the battery and swear to really endear a car to you. I think we might be coming to the end with this particular car... 

[yes oui si]

It scrubs up okay, doesn't look too bad without all the road grime. Not sure if it's 'me' yet. Only put 500 miles on it so far. Just a couple of wee scuffs on the front bumper and a small dent on the top of the nearside wing which should push out. 

[richardmorris]

3 hours ago, Gerrymcd said:

Glorious sunny day today. Had to collect the photographer from the station for a meet/greet and snap session before our wedding in March.

"I've never been in one of these before"

Which one did I take? 😁

Morris. An 1100?

[Yank Tank]

56 minutes ago, yes oui si said:

It scrubs up okay, doesn't look too bad without all the road grime. Not sure if it's 'me' yet. Only put 500 miles on it so far. Just a couple of wee scuffs on the front bumper and a small dent on the top of the nearside wing which should push out. 

someone on here had a very early one of these and im fucked if i can remember who it was but i think they’re proper bo. 

[AnnoyingPentium]

Had a mildly dicky sidelight for a little while, and decided to do something about it since the Fabia has new light housings in it now... £5.79 later...

Almost as bright as some DRLs, and don't worry I replaced both.

[junkyarddog]

Lovely sunny day here today,so took my Prelude out for a run.

Did about 60 miles and enjoyed every one of them.

Needs a good wash now.

 

[SiC]

Had a poke around on our (new to us) Civic today.

I do like the fact there is so much room in this engine bay, especially given it's a modern. More so than these images may show. Everything you really need access to is visible and you are able to get your hands around.
Note the lack of covers over stuff. Presumably because it's a Honda, they don't need loads of acoustic covers. Plus the only reason most people will open the bonnet on a Honda is to top up the washer fluid.


I did take off the EGR Valve to clean but it wasn't that bad. I need to clean the throttle body but, irritatingly, with a Honda you need a diagnostics tool to re-learn the positioning. Annoying as most cars now will do that automatically if just left on, but not running, for a minute or two. Hopefully my DS150e can do it - if I remember where it is.


There is even room behind the engine. Like many modern cars, there is an access panel with the wipers on that comes off for further access. But there is enough room down there for me to dive down and almost touch the under-tray.


The mancat is both easy to get to and still relatively secure under the bonnet. Wish all lambda sensors were this easy to get to.


Oil level was fine and the oil was still clean.

Less clean was the air filter. Like most manufacturers, Honda specify it changed every second service interval. In this instance, every 25k. I'm only getting around 39-40mpg from this and kinda expect better. Especially most other people get 45mpg easily. Hopefully a change of air filter will help increase it by a couple of mpg.



This is number 4 plug and the usual iridium plugs. No idea if this is worn or not. Supposed to be changed every 75k/6yrs and this is on 76k, so should have been changed mid last year.


Earth strap is possibly the weedist I've seen in a long time.


Like every second hand car, there are a few issues that need ironing out. The tracking is out, which I'll try getting sorted this week. Drivers window mechanism makes some very disconcerting noises when operated. I have a warranty but I've found a brand new genuine regulator on eBay for £18, so not worth the hassle of waiting till it breaks and then claiming.

Really struggled starting it up after fiddling with the ignition on for a while. The abs light came on and auto-stop is unavailable too with low battery warning. Given the battery is genuine Honda, there is a good chance it's original. They're not too expensive for this, so I'll chuck a new one on.

While I love Hondas and will defend them, one thing I can't is rust. Given this is just over 6yrs old, to see rust coming through underneath is disappointing. The welds on this arm I can see rotting out on many after another decade.


Surface rust coming through all under and around drain holes.


I think I need to get it up on stands at some point to clean down, paint and protect these bits. Especially as I expect this car to last a minimum of 5 years with us, without needing any major (especially metal) work.

[SRi05]

1 hour ago, junkyarddog said:

Lovely sunny day here today,so took my Prelude out for a run.

Did about 60 miles and enjoyed every one of them.

Needs a good wash now.

 

Can't be many of those shape Preludes left, I loved mine 

[junkyarddog]

51 minutes ago, SRi05 said:

Can't be many of those shape Preludes left, I loved mine 

No,most were ruined with stupid mods,and driven into the ground.

This car is an extremely early one,registered on the 30th of September 1991,they were officially released on the 19th,very low chassis number,one of the first 300 built.

2.2VTEC.

 

[brownnova]

Did a collection mission yesterday… went in the Volvo, but came back with a baby rather than another car! 

Decided to keep us on our toes by arriving 10 days early! But all is well…  

[beko1987]

Oooh very nice, watch out for it puking it's head gasket all over you regularly, TADTS 👍

[grogee]

1 hour ago, brownnova said:

Did a collection mission yesterday… went in the Volvo, but came back with a baby rather than another car! 

Decided to keep us on our toes by arriving 10 days early! But all is well…  

Congratulations!