jaypee Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 New bearings ordered.... That's gonna be a lot of fun... 😂 Peter C 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaypee Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 Local mobile mechanic booked to replace the bearings on Friday. So the e30 was readied for a road trip, I'll just nip into the boot of the merc and grab the tyre inflation device and jump leads. Oh.. Wait.. Bastard isn't opening...... More fun to look forward to when I get back! GingerNuttz, Split_Pin and Tickman 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 Liked in solidarity as regards to non opening bootlids. jaypee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaypee Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 28 minutes ago, Split_Pin said: Liked in solidarity as regards to non opening bootlids. Solidarity Brother! 320touring, dome, Tickman and 3 others 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainagain Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 I do miss him shouting “brothers and sisters” every five minutes. jaypee and 320touring 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaypee Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 On 8/3/2021 at 11:47 PM, jaypee said: Local mobile mechanic booked to replace the bearings on Friday. So the e30 was readied for a road trip, I'll just nip into the boot of the merc and grab the tyre inflation device and jump leads. Oh.. Wait.. Bastard isn't opening...... More fun to look forward to when I get back! Local mechanic turned up, (late) and looked at the job, his plan was to take the knuckles off and press them out at his garage... We both decided that was fraught with danger/broken bolts/bushes etc. So he went out to see if he could get a bearing puller tool..... 4 hours later, a phone call... He couldn't. FFS!! Anyway, he's ordered one up, and is coming back to do it next Friday. Also got the boot open, looks like the actuator isn't strong enough to open the lock! Great*! So it's disconnected to allow the tailgate to open. Split_Pin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 Sounds like you were more equipped to do the job than he was. jaypee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaypee Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 12 minutes ago, Split_Pin said: Sounds like you were more equipped to do the job than he was. Lol, he at least had the inclination to do it! Split_Pin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaypee Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 Following on from the week prior, the local mobile mechanic arrived on Friday (late again) however, with the correct tools this time. He set about stripping the driver side down, only one tricky bolt, but that was sorted. Then the next joy..... The company whom I had ordered the bearings from, and had been assured that they would fit..... (by providing make, model, year and reg number) had supplied bearings that were too deep to fit correctly in the hubs........... Great*... Some more phoning around found a couple of local factors wanting £86 plus VAT for each bearing..... That's a no... Eventually found a local factor, which could order them in for £33 plus VAT a side. I have ordered these, and they should be here for collection on Tuesday, so I should be able to get a chance to compare them with the original ones. The mechanic is booked to come back on Friday, all being equal! Also need to get the incorrect bearings refunded... A wee vid of the bearing... juular, dome, Lacquer Peel and 3 others 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaypee Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 Also, this meant that the merc is stuck in the garage, which means that the E30 insurance was invalid, as it had to be in the garage overnight when parked at the home address, that was then sorted by a 45 minute call to the insurance company.... As well as a £30 administration fee.... Split_Pin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaypee Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 They're the right bearings Grommit! I hope... A cursory glance and check over with the vernier calipers seems to suggest all will be OK.. Mr Mobile Mechanic will find out for sure... 320touring, Peter C, Jim Bell and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaypee Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 Mobile Mechanic will not find out today, as his partner is ill and he's looking after his wee boy.... Not sure I believe that.... #cynical Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter C Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 1 hour ago, jaypee said: Mobile Mechanic will not find out today, as his partner is ill and he's looking after his wee boy.... Not sure I believe that.... #cynical You're a skilled bodger, don't you fancy doing the job yourself? jaypee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaypee Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 14 minutes ago, Peter C said: You're a skilled bodger, don't you fancy doing the job yourself? I am indeed, my main motivation for getting someone else to do it, was it was initially planned for my week off work, and I thought I would treat myself, plus my tools were at the unit 45 miles away, and I didn't think it would make it, also had no other call to head to the unit at the time. I'm heading through this weekend, so I'll probably grab the tool and see if I can get it done... 'a skilled bodger'... That's the nicest thing anyone's ever said to me 😂😍 Peter C, Jim Bell, Tickman and 3 others 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 3 hours ago, jaypee said: Mobile Mechanic will not find out today, as his partner is ill and he's looking after his wee boy.... Not sure I believe that.... #cynical Sounds like bullshit man. He's just not up to the job. Hopefully you'll get it sorted. jaypee and alf892 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaypee Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 (edited) So, given the last message from the mechanic, my general cynicism and the fack @320touring and I were at the unit yesterday (briefly joined by @Supernaut) I collected my bearing tool. Sunday morning was spent enjoying the Le Mans coverage, which I had paid* for, the feed then went down, so I had nothing else to use as an excuse to procrastinate any more. To the garage to be greeted by the below. Pictures of the big tool in action Had to do a little change of plate to drive it home fully. The mobile mechanic dude had removed the backing plate and handbrake mech, which actually went back together fairly easily. Flange being pushed in.... Driveshaft was a bit of a faff to get in and on, but got there eventually. Mainly due to access! Look at the shiny! Time for some rubber... To round off the day, then bastard wouldn't start, having run out of electricity. I pushed it out the garage to reveal some* branflakes. The Galaxy was pressed into action to provide electricity. Took it out for a run, the new bearing is on the driver side, it still seems to be getting warm... Caliper looked OK. HARRUMPH!! Took the opportunity to get a top* quality* picture of shite! It's at least moving now, which means I could get the e30 back in the garage, so the insurance will be happy again! Think I'll release the mechanic from his duties for the other one. I think I have had enough of it now, if anyone is interested in it. Let me know. I'll mull it over for the next few days and likely fire an advert together soon. Edited August 22, 2021 by jaypee Typo Lacquer Peel, Tickman, Minimad5 and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 18 minutes ago, jaypee said: I think I have had enough of it now, if anyone is interested in it. Let me know. I'll mull it over for the next few days and likely fire an advert together soon. Will it get to Aberdeen, M9? jaypee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaypee Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 6 minutes ago, Supernaut said: Will it get to Aberdeen, M9? Quite probably man 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaypee Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 Slightly less play.. juular and sdkrc 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaypee Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 Washed this and took some pictures for the upcoming 4 SAYL ad. It looks almost presentable! Split_Pin, Tickman, Kiltox and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaypee Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 The lucky* new owner. V5 change done online this morning. Awaiting insurance company opening at 08:30 furtae cancel the policy. (to avoid buying anything else) Boy who bought it has a 190e that he's taking off the road to restore and using this as his daily. Shame to see it go, but cest la vie. Associated tinkering/professional bodgery can be found here. loserone, Lacquer Peel and Tickman 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 So long! I actually never thought you 2 would ever sell this one, such was its tremendousness, but it did look like it was getting a bit needy for daily use. jaypee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaypee Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 4 hours ago, Split_Pin said: So long! I actually never thought you 2 would ever sell this one, such was its tremendousness, but it did look like it was getting a bit needy for daily use. Farewell! Aye, just getting to the point where I'm starting gigging again and could use some comfort/reliability... BUYS VW/FORD/SEAT DIESEL...... 🤔😏😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 A Shalambraxy . jaypee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaypee Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 5 hours ago, Split_Pin said: A Shalambraxy . AN SHALAMBRAXYS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaypee Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 Final pictures for posterior posterity.... stripped fred 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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