320touring Posted August 5, 2018 Author Share Posted August 5, 2018 These door pockets are not just for large bottle of water/cheap red wine Beyond that, it's covered about 200 miles since coming on fleet. No issues so far and it's been staying ok all day - regardless of whether it was left locked/unlocked etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted August 6, 2018 Author Share Posted August 6, 2018 Huzzah! 58k achieved in 14 years.. It rewarded me with a scratchy sound from the rear when braking.. Guesss I'll have a look at it at somepoint this week. Split_Pin and Jim Bell 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted August 25, 2018 Author Share Posted August 25, 2018 First full tank in on this - 490 miles covered. 58.43l used at 1.267/L. 38.12 mpg. Not too bad. Now to sort the back garden... beko1987, dome and Exiled_Tat_Gatherer 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted August 25, 2018 Author Share Posted August 25, 2018 This earned its dinner today. It started with a full tank, then I added a modicum* of garden detritus.. Despite being lower than a rapper's troos, she was not coilbound and the ride was ok. Hills were fun! All emptied now, and I think she gets a day off tomorrow. RobT, Skizzer, UltraWomble and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chompy_snake Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 I still remember my old Pickering bus well.It went on to scaryoldcortina from this parish I believe? EW10J4 went in onto the 1.8 manual gearbag..... Major fun and all ran on the 1.8 ecu.The engine I used was from a 140bhp auto Pickering and even though it looked interesting* with silver panels, facelift lights and bumpers and the original red painted shell..... It embarrassed many a chav in golf TDI around Stockton. Great buses these and I love them. Even my dad had a tinker with his auto 2.0 and got it to 162bhp on the rollers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulgalour Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 The ex-Chompy Pickering Bus is still going strong last I heard, still looking like it escaped a scrapyard too and very much earning its keep. 320touring, The Moog and chompy_snake 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted September 2, 2018 Author Share Posted September 2, 2018 Moar graft for this bugger today. First up, a whole flowerbed Inc plants. Then it was back for a swing at the heavy stuff. Gravel. 12 bags of the stuff. I'm done for the day so it can sit overnight before the second bakey trip! Kiltox, Lacquer Peel, UltraWomble and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiltox Posted September 2, 2018 Share Posted September 2, 2018 These really are ace at doing all the jobs you should have a van for (but the tip nazis won’t let you) 320touring 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted September 2, 2018 Author Share Posted September 2, 2018 These really are ace at doing all the jobs you should have a van for (but the tip nazis won’t let you)Deffo. I feel they'll be fed up of the sight of this shortly;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltraWomble Posted September 2, 2018 Share Posted September 2, 2018 How are you doing to the tank? Im getting roughly 400 miles from a tank with my 1600 pez ( no A/C though). The Picasso gets used for all the shit hauling jobs as getting the back seats out is a breeze compared to the hernia inducing effort in the C8. Downside with mine is the year after yours PSA deleted the tip forward seat catches and replaced them with 2 T20 bolts you have to undo. There is however a jump start point under the bonnet if you need to jump it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiltox Posted September 2, 2018 Share Posted September 2, 2018 There's a jump start point under the bonnet of them all isn't there?Certainly was on my 52 plate one, which had the tip forward seat, too. Tip forward seat is GR9 if you need to get half of a superking bed base in...Not that I'd drive with the passenger window partially blocked, officer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FakeConcern Posted September 2, 2018 Share Posted September 2, 2018 Nice looking 172 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted September 2, 2018 Author Share Posted September 2, 2018 Got 400 out the first tank. 2nd tank has been a lot more round the houses/hooning. Tip forward is smashing for getting long Ikea bookcases in when stripped back to parts:) 172 is nice , tis split_pins on here FakeConcern 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FakeConcern Posted September 2, 2018 Share Posted September 2, 2018 They say the Picasso is the Morris Minor of the future. UltraWomble 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted September 2, 2018 Author Share Posted September 2, 2018 They say the Picasso is the Morris Minor of the future.Not round here they don't;) chaseracer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 Re: your purchase. Not entirely sure whether to congratulate you or punch you in the nuts to enable you to feel instantly less pain than you would experience for buying French Ronniemobile in blue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltraWomble Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 There's a jump start point under the bonnet of them all isn't there? Yes, just wasnt sure if 320T was aware of that with the photos of the seat up and jump leads. Kiltox 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted September 3, 2018 Author Share Posted September 3, 2018 Yes, just wasnt sure if 320T was aware of that with the photos of the seat up and jump leads.Yep I was cheers, but preferred to get right on the battery:) UltraWomble 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted September 24, 2018 Author Share Posted September 24, 2018 The end of this things tenure is rapidly approaching.. MOT runs out on Sat 29th Sept. I've been offered £133 for it uplifted. Any interest at £133 from anyone? Alternatively, could do a roffle this Saturday, but only if it sells out and Money is in. £2.50 a ticket. BadIt's been welded at the front of both sills.Clunk from front let over bumps (suspect front arm).Dipstick broken.May need a tyre Right rear.MOAR HITS THAN THE BEATLES. Pass side doors is concave, as is one of the rear wings GOOD60k milesEngine and gearbox spot on.Interior fairly tidyA/C works - I was cutting glass with my nipples the other day.Ideal shite hauler - had a king-size mattress in it yesterday.2 keys (I think)40mpg on a run33mpg fully loaded to the gunnels.Seats 5 adults in comfortHandles like a tall Xsara (almost like they based it on one..)CubbyholesWorking RadioCelebrity* endorsement (who?)Starting issue was resolved with a decent battery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yes oui si Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 T e n r a n d o m s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig the Princess Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 Two randy doms please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted September 25, 2018 Author Share Posted September 25, 2018 Ok will sort once I am awake! 12 tickets gone already! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tickman Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 Two randoms please.Even if it got bridged it is the same colour as my neighbours that has a bit of bumper damage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 Two please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted September 25, 2018 Author Share Posted September 25, 2018 1. GM2.3.4.5. Craig the princess6.7. Yes Oui Si8.9. Yes Oui Si10.11.12.13.Yes Oui Si14.15. Tickman16.17.18.19.20. Yes Oui Si21.22. GM23.24.25.26.27. Yes Oui Si28.29.30. Jim Bell31. Yes Oui Si32.33.34. Craig the princess35.36.37. Yes Oui Si38. Yes Oui Si39.40.41. Tickman42.43.44.45.Yes Oui Si46.47.48.49.50. Jim Bell51.52.53.54.55. Yes Oui Si56.57.58.59. All updated thanks. Just a note to say I'd like it collected within a week please - can't have it about longer than that. It'll also be SORNED at the end of the month. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 lightning never strikes the same place twice ? hit me up with a couple of lucky randoms plz The Moog and Tickman 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted September 25, 2018 Author Share Posted September 25, 2018 lightning never strikes the same place twice ? hit me up with a couple of lucky randoms plzAll done cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tickman Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 lightning never strikes the same place twice ? hit me up with a couple of lucky randoms plz No it never* does The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltraWomble Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 Any interest at £133 from anyone? Actually - yes.Where abouts are you in the UK? Can I have 8 tickets please? 2128293233353643 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 Just a note to say I'd like it collected within a week please - can't have it about longer than that. CheersI probs couldnt so could you bin my numbers off please man? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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