Wack Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 Another day another car New tyres today, still legal but 12 years old Picked this up a couple of weeks ago and I really like it Hada few issues, turbo not working, eml on and airbag light Turbo was a simple enough fix, solenoid and back to full power Eml was a lambda sensor, airbag is proving to be more of a problem, it started when his wife lifted the seat up but unplugging the connectors hasn't cured it, goes off with my scanner but comes on again, sometimes after a couple of days, sometimes after one cycle of on off So practical, seats fold flat so it's like a van Popsicle and dome 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuboy Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 Finally sold the air tools too a nice man, who drives a diesel estate x type, has an x type project on the go... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artdjones Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 13 hours ago, richardmorris said: Congratulations to both and little one. But Is that the “come near me with that thing again and I’ll kill you look?” Honestly if men had to give birth I think it would be totally painless by now, rather than ( as my eldest neice described when her sister was due ) bursting out ( images of alien to me and her father). If men had to give birth they would be women, as that's the main difference between men and women. BorniteIdentity and chadders 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westbay Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 17 hours ago, richardmorris said: As an experiment we have just replaced the gearchange linkage on the 2cv with a pair of rose joints .https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201635139941?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=y95qAWuXR5e&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=xypGSnHgQ7K&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY the gearchange itself is now snick slick positive action, but the whole thing buzzes / rattles through the lever. anyone got a source of thin nylon washers as I think putting a pair each side may stop the metal on metal vibration. It’s like hundreds of metal wasps. How about - a length of nylon bar, drill hole in centre and then cut off at desired thickness ? 🤔 Nylon Bar or rubber tap washers ... richardmorris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stanky Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 17 hours ago, richardmorris said: As an experiment we have just replaced the gearchange linkage on the 2cv with a pair of rose joints .https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201635139941?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=y95qAWuXR5e&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=xypGSnHgQ7K&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY the gearchange itself is now snick slick positive action, but the whole thing buzzes / rattles through the lever. anyone got a source of thin nylon washers as I think putting a pair each side may stop the metal on metal vibration. It’s like hundreds of metal wasps. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Grolsch-Spare-Washers-Swing-Bottles/dp/B0026WZB7W Also available in silicone for approx £6 for 25, the Homebrew shop in Aldershot sells them individually in case you don't want to order from Amazon/have loads of spares. richardmorris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-cylinder Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 18 hours ago, richardmorris said: As an experiment we have just replaced the gearchange linkage on the 2cv with a pair of rose joints .https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201635139941?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=y95qAWuXR5e&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=xypGSnHgQ7K&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY the gearchange itself is now snick slick positive action, but the whole thing buzzes / rattles through the lever. anyone got a source of thin nylon washers as I think putting a pair each side may stop the metal on metal vibration. It’s like hundreds of metal wasps. Any good? I had thought about ordering some myself but had no immediate use for them so have held off, but could order if asked. https://www.temu.com/uk/500pcs-black-nylon-plastic-washer-assortment-set-suitable-for-high-temperature-and-dielectric-insulation-sizes-m2-m10-convenient-boxed-packaging-g-601099516570353.html?top_gallery_url=https%3A%2F%2Fimg.kwcdn.com%2Fproduct%2Ffancyalgo%2Ftoaster-api%2Ftoaster-processor-image-cm2in%2F9a203a9e-f0a5-11ed-8f9c-0a580a698dd1.jpg&spec_gallery_id=25896797&refer_page_el_sn=209279&_x_vst_scene=adg&_x_ads_channel=facebook&_x_ads_creative_id=120202411434360498&_x_ads_id=120202411431920498&_x_ads_set=120202411423700498&_x_ads_sub_channel=shopping&_x_ns_catalog_id=199597222861762&_x_ns_gid=601099522270107&_x_ns_placement=Facebook_Desktop_Feed&_x_ns_product_id=17592241007356&_x_ns_site_id=102&_x_ns_source=fb&_x_from=fb_dpa&_x_ads_account=141480289004700&refer_page_name=kuiper&refer_page_id=13883_1709209041235_i7enve0601&refer_page_sn=13883&_x_sessn_id=nzdfu2vvsk richardmorris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 i think 500 is probably 496 too many! But if you have any, then m6 please. Six-cylinder 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 1 hour ago, Westbay said: How about - a length of nylon bar, drill hole in centre and then cut off at desired thickness ? 🤔 Nylon Bar or rubber tap washers ... I am sure I have some washers somewhere... Westbay 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Pastry Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 What's wrong with the correct Citroen part? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NigeT Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 Fresh atf fluid and filter appears to have completely cured the CLK which is now shifting better than it ever has, no clunking, no slippage, perfect. Tracking now way out & some suspension clunking but that’s a doddle to sort compared to new gearbox. Popsicle, Split_Pin, barefoot and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 Great result. NigeT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-cylinder Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 10 minutes ago, NigeT said: Fresh atf fluid and filter appears to have completely cured the CLK which is now shifting better than it ever has, no clunking, no slippage, perfect. Tracking now way out & some suspension clunking but that’s a doddle to sort compared to new gearbox. It is amazing what clean oil can do. Our 50k mile 2016 Range Rover had a clonk on moving off with lock on and I suspected a bush but feared the transfer case. I had a Land Rover specialist look for the fault and no fault found. I asked another Land Rover specialist to look for it as it was very noticeable and always there. They said change the transfer case oil, Bingo clonk gone. NigeT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HillmanImp Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 30 minutes in and nobody has got my pun yet. Or maybe, like most of my jokes its just not funny. Barry Cade, LightBulbFun, aldo135 and 29 others 5 27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.E Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 My Dad's fairly new (December 2023, 4000 kms) Peugeot Partner is losing coolant, today was the second time in a few weeks the temperature warning light comes on and he has to stop and fill the reservoir. I don't see any obvious leak... Lacquer Peel and lesapandre 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 13 minutes ago, D.E said: My Dad's fairly new (December 2023, 4000 kms) Peugeot Partner is losing coolant, today was the second time in a few weeks the temperature warning light comes on and he has to stop and fill the reservoir. I don't see any obvious leak... The joyous* and fruitful*conversation with the mechanic technician at the dealership awaits you. I hope its something simple like a failed coolant cap seal, as an issue as fundamental as that on a brand new vehicle is not acceptable. D.E, lesapandre, NigeT and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asimo Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 Remind them that if it runs out of coolant completely they will be doing a bigger warranty job… chodweaver, D.E, lesapandre and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 6 hours ago, Mr Pastry said: What's wrong with the correct Citroen part? I’m replacing them annually now as the modern rubber seems to perish in less than 1000miles. There’s definitely a case of don’t complicate a simple design, but they used to last tens of thousands of miles. the rose joint is cheaper and should last for ever - they have tiny grease nipples. https://ecas2cvparts.co.uk/products/repair-linkage-kit-for-joint-between-gearbox-lever-and-dashboard-gear-lever-2cv-etc-900165?_pos=5&_sid=a58014f61&_ss=r Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dozeydustman Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 On 28/02/2024 at 18:32, Rust Collector said: This morning my mrs told me to sound the alarm and get us to the hospital. An hour’s brisk driving in the Disco of Doom and amazingly we had no FTP’s and no major traffic and found ourselves at Hastings Conquest in good time. Even more amazingly, my partner wasted no time in bringing child number two into the world. I got to name our son (Jensen), and my mrs has settled on Amélie for our daughter. I’m absolutely over the moon, couldn’t be more proud of my partner and I’m incredibly grateful for the excellent care once again by the maternity team here in Hastings. All being well then they’ll both be home tomorrow! Congratulations. Amélie is gorgeous. Rust Collector 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Pastry Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 3 hours ago, richardmorris said: I’m replacing them annually now as the modern rubber seems to perish in less than 1000miles. There’s definitely a case of don’t complicate a simple design, but they used to last tens of thousands of miles. Interesting. Never needed to touch mine in the 5 years or so I have had the car. Suspect that they may be the originals. richardmorris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.E Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 7 hours ago, Split_Pin said: The joyous* and fruitful*conversation with the mechanic technician at the dealership awaits you. I hope its something simple like a failed coolant cap seal, as an issue as fundamental as that on a brand new vehicle is not acceptable. He'll stop by the dealership tomorrow. I wouldn't mind tightening a hose clamp or something simple like that, but as far as I can see (this is another modern with a cramped engine bay) that isn't the issue. Probably better to have the dealer take a look at the issue, then. lesapandre and Split_Pin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 I failed miserably at changing the OSF strut on the 75 today. The online Haynes guide failed to say you need to split the ball joint because otherwise the strut is too long and won't come out the hub! This is as far as the strut would slide out. Somewhat annoyingly, everything up to this point came apart very easily. You can see the bottom arm is touching the subframe and won't go any further. Called the garage and it's booked in Tuesday to get them swapped over. Also, I need a new headlight leveller. The arm that attaches to the bottom suspension arm is missing. Must have got broken at the garage as it would not have passed the MOT like that a few weeks earlier. I tidied up some wiring while I was under there as it wasn't clipped in properly and was chafing. Popsicle, Lacquer Peel, RoverFolkUs and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barefoot Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 I've not MOT'd my bay window van since it became historic & tax free in 2019. That'll do nicely. Popsicle, puddlethumper, Tickman and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeT Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 Currently in Reims. Glad the French are holding the side up. Saabnut, Pat Earrings, MrGTI6 and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 Behold the splendour* of my latest purchase. So I now have a Daewoo badged as a Chevrolet, and a Chevrolet badged as a Vauxhall. I now just need one of these to complete the triangle. Rust Collector, cort1977, lesapandre and 14 others 13 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMC Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 Its damp, its seen better days. Partly derelict. Used for weddings. And a church Stevebrookman, dave j, dome and 17 others 16 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 Still, it could be worse weather for it. lesapandre, Lacquer Peel, HMC and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Jetter Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 1 hour ago, HMC said: Its damp, its seen better days. Partly derelict. Used for weddings. And a church Proper car doing proper car stuff. Were you offering your services? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lesapandre Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 23 hours ago, D.E said: He'll stop by the dealership tomorrow. I wouldn't mind tightening a hose clamp or something simple like that, but as far as I can see (this is another modern with a cramped engine bay) that isn't the issue. Probably better to have the dealer take a look at the issue, then. Yea don't say you've touched anything under the bonnet except to fill up. They will jump straight on it otherwise. I'd make a careful note of the mileage if it happens again and take a few pics. They will probably ask if it's been driven fast or some other 'get out of jail free' question...😄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 The ex- @Gruber, @BeEP and I think someone else in between Hyundai Getz has just gone straight through the MOT, with just a couple of advisories for a drop link dust cover and greased brake pipes. So that's good. The garage also put the new strut for the Z4 together, total charge a tenner for the tea fund. So that's also good. RobT, Popsicle, Dyslexic Viking and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruber Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 32 minutes ago, wuvvum said: The ex- @Gruber, @BeEP and I think someone else in between Hyundai Getz has just gone straight through the MOT, with just a couple of advisories for a drop link dust cover and greased brake pipes. So that's good. The garage also put the new strut for the Z4 together, total charge a tenner for the tea fund. So that's also good. Excellent news!! Did you get the lumpy throttle thing sorted? wuvvum 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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