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Floatylight Rank: Renault 16

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  On 24/07/2023 at 14:00, hairnet said:

Sack off Merc buy one of them

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Might have to the rate I'm going through 20 amp fuses, got it down to a fine art now, found out fuse only goes when engine is hot, if I only drive a mile or so it's fine..

Floatylight Rank: Renault 16

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Slk in for MOT today, then got a few little jobs to do and it'll be up for sale, come to the conclusion it's not really me and after two years on the fleet since Dad gave it to us it's time to move it on and focus on the van conversion.

 

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Floatylight Rank: Renault 16

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Been clocking up the miles in the ex @Unclefester Merc S203 for work, now at 180k, so that's 7k since March.

It's been moaning about being over the service interval for the last couple of weeks and an early finish saw Oil & filters changed along with ARB Bushes which I've been meaning to do for ages.

Still got something clocking away, having already done front & rear ARB Bushes & droplinks, suspect front arms which seem to be a common issue, I'm sure the MOT in a couple of weeks will highlight the cause.

It's a very pleasant place to be for my dialy 100 mile round trip for work.

No recent pics so have a bonus pic of Jasper instead

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  • Floatylight changed the title to Floatylights Fleet - Routine servicing
Unclefester Rank: Citroen Ami

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  On 07/08/2023 at 21:48, Floatylight said:

Been clocking up the miles in the ex @Unclefester Merc S203 for work, now at 180k, so that's 7k since March.

It's been moaning about being over the service interval for the last couple of weeks and an early finish saw Oil & filters changed along with ARB Bushes which I've been meaning to do for ages.

Still got something clocking away, having already done front & rear ARB Bushes & droplinks, suspect front arms which seem to be a common issue, I'm sure the MOT in a couple of weeks will highlight the cause.

It's a very pleasant place to be for my dialy 100 mile round trip for work.

No recent pics so have a bonus pic of Jasper instead

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Glad it’s doin it’s duties well apart from the clunky it was a good car for us any in really good condition body wise  

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Floatylight Rank: Renault 16

Floatylight

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SmollFL's A4 Convertible in for MOT this morning and it's not good news. 

This list plus mixing oil and water due to suspect oil cooler may mean its time to move on from this one!

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  • Floatylight changed the title to Floatylights Fleet MOT Failz!
Dave_Q Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

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Sorry to hear that. I guess none of it in isolation is a big problem, but its the number of things needed. Can the oil cooler be bypassed? Surely not really needed in the UK.

I guess with a list like that, if you haven't got time/space/etc to DIY it then it will soon become uneconomical to fix.

Sad times.

Floatylight Rank: Renault 16

Floatylight

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Two MOT fails in a week! Today was my Merc C220CDI failed on 2 broken rear springs and some new tyres.

Not too bad but the garage wanted over £400 to do the two springs which seems crazy, I'll be collecting tomorrow and doing it myself.

Problem is it still needs a starter motor as the fuse blows when you try and start it hot.

  • Floatylight changed the title to Floatylights Fleet MOT Failz! Again! That's two this week..
RoverFolkUs Rank: Talbot Matra Rancho

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All depends on how easily the bolt comes out of the control arm bush, and whether you're using a telescopic spring compressor! 

10 minutes a side once it's up in the air if all goes to plan as above, or easily a couple of hours a side and a new bolt and bush or arm if the bolt is seized into the bush sleeve... :)

£400 sounds cheap if it ended up being the latter scenario!

Floatylight Rank: Renault 16

Floatylight

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One in!

Good to see you again @Iamgroot and meet MissIamGroot.

@Smoll Floatylight is loving it.

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Iamgroot Rank: BL Wedge

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Likewise, nice to see you both again and meet "miss floatylight", glad he's still happy, I've used his "I definitely think this is faster than the Audi was" on my neighbour with the dead A4 already!

Remind @Smoll Floatylight on the 31st if he doesn't see this, hope his sailing went well and that he's worked out at least 50% of the insignias buttons by now.

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Floatylight Rank: Renault 16

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Time to address the MOT failure points on the S203.

Two new Toyo's courtesy of a new backstreet partworn/new  tyre place.

And much struggling on my back this morning to get 1 new spring fitted, couldn't face doing the other one today.

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Floatylight Rank: Renault 16

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Time for the MOT on MrsFL's Xc60, on the ramp now.  Prace Bets Now!

NL62OVH for those interested..

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Floatylight Rank: Renault 16

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10k miles in on the S203 after 8 months

 Now on 184k

In that time it's had:-

Front & Rear Drop links and ARB bushes

Front tyres (Toyo Proxes)

Rear Springs

Inner & Outer rack ends

Front o/s lower arm

Starter motor

Filters & oil

Still needs new shocks and rear tyres shortly

Currently doing Swansea and back every week (340 miles)

So it's cost a few quid (about £900) but it's a comfortable place to be, does around 40mpg and most of those 10k have been for work on 45p mile so no complaints, only grumble is some moron delivery driver bent up the wing for me about a month after I got it

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Floatylight Rank: Renault 16

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MOT achieved! And glow plugs replaced.

Needed some welding and brake pipes but not too bad for a transit!

Now to crack on and finish the camper conversion and get some nights out booked!

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Floatylight Rank: Renault 16

Floatylight

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One out! Farewell SLK, now to focus on getting the van finished!

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Noel Tidybeard Rank: Lancia Gamma

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how is a traler socket not working dangerous?

Floatylight Rank: Renault 16

Floatylight

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  On 10/03/2024 at 21:49, Noel Tidybeard said:

how is a traler socket not working dangerous?

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Indeed, and it's 7 pin socket anyway which should be a visual check only but couldn't be bothered to argue.

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Floatylight Rank: Renault 16

Floatylight

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Hastily Arranged Collection mission soon  to be underway at  07.30 hours with MrsFL & SmollFL

No public transport, no further data available at the time.

  • Floatylight changed the title to Floatylights Fleet - Collection underway!.
brownnova Rank: Talbot Matra Rancho

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Chodspeed and good luck. Well done for getting out the house early! Unlike me on my collection! 

Floatylight Rank: Renault 16

Floatylight

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2 hours in another 1.5 to go, currently at Greggs getting breakfast of champions, transport of choice MrsFL's Volvo

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Got the Greggs breakfast order.  
Got to the services and went you really don’t see many alphas. 

MrGTI6 Rank: Citroen Ami

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  On 01/04/2024 at 11:04, Floatylight said:

And collected, lovely to meet you Liam @MrGTI6

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Was great to meet you both! I'm sure you will enjoy the car @Smoll Floatylight. 😁

Have a safe journey back. 👍

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