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[Pillock]

Ta, will try that. It's an awful lot of money for something that needs to be spot on. Miles and colour help (though I think they look best in black) and it's a big dealership group, for what that's worth.

Think it's being brought down end of the week, so hopefully we'll know then.

 

It'll have had a slightly dumb "smart" repair, and they've just sprayed the bumper rather than feathering. My Focus from AvailableCar was the same, both bumpers were slightly off colour - and they give you the inspection sheet when you buy the car. Lo and behold, "Smart repair bumpers F and R" listed on the rectifications.

[bub2006]

Saxo diesel. Bosch pump? 2000 1.5 diesel. Thanks muchly

[D Spares & Tyres]

Check head gasket

 

Rear axles can splay out or get stiff, check rear tyres don't rub arches

 

Rot. These hide it well on the outside but check front and rear chassis rails

[bub2006]

Checked the usuals. I know the beams are a fault but this one ok. Reason I ask is Morriston has cheap veg oil on and wanted to try cheap fuel!

[bub2006]

That is a valid point but Im also now skint!

[D Spares & Tyres]

Have you pissed off any old gypsy ladies or ancient Egyptians by any chance?

[bub2006]

I honestly don't know. I try to be nice and live a good life. Perhaps I should try being a bastard!

[Inspector Morose]

Saxo probably prince of darkness pump. Ring the scrap man and bale out of the Suzy asap. Can't save em all.

[bub2006]

Not got logbook yet,only green slip.

[sheffcortinacentre]

cavcraft tried to pm you inbox must be full.

[bub2006]

Saxo pump says bosch. Woohoo

[The Moog]

Saxo pump says bosch. Woohoo

As pointed out above I would stick to dizzle. Veg means that the pump etc has to work harder and will show any faults up pretty quickly. With your luck it will be the worst case scenario. 

 

Also as we are coming into winter it would be a low mix normally so really the hassle is probably not worth the small savings. 

[bub2006]

I know my luck is shite at the minute. I see your point too.

[oldcars]

This is a test from my fone....can anyone see it?

 

Sent from my HUAWEI Y300-0100 using Tapatalk

Nope sorry 

[TataBobu]

What is a "classic car" in regards with "classic car insurance"? Does it have to be of a certain age (which one?) or is there more to it than that?

[Craig the Princess]

How much is new Veg these days? With diesel at around 1.109 a litre around here is it worth using veg at all currently?

[bub2006]

A quid a litre in home bargains

[Craig the Princess]

So it saves 10p a litre, but there is a reduction in mpg so unless you do mega miles it is a very minimal saving. Interesting how that has changed since diesel was 1.409+ a litre.

[bub2006]

Interesting info but can someone shed light on what is a diesel fuel heater? Reading owners handbook it says diesels are equipped with a fuel heater to eliminate cold weather issues. Not owned a diesel so I'm confused!

[TataBobu]

In the diesel filter there's an electric resistor pretty much like you get in a cheap fan heater. This is used to heat-up the diesel, in order to make it more fluid in cold temperatures, thus having a better spraying in the cylinders.

[bub2006]

Ok thanks for That.

[face]

Why does a car sometimes seem to accelerate faster as you decrease the throttle?

 

Or is it some sort of illusion?

[tooSavvy]

Why does a car sometimes seem to accelerate faster as you decrease the throttle?

 

Or is it some sort of illusion?

My Savvy is 'fly by wire' pedal and often when lifting off (to change up) there is a definite 'upwizz' for a second.

 

It is probably part of the ecu/stepper butterfly control of throttle opening/closing.

 

TS

[castros_bro]

How much is new Veg these days? With diesel at around 1.109 a litre around here is it worth using veg at all currently?

 

Last week I could get  20 litre for Ã‚£12.99 at  Bookers (65p a litre)

 

Today it's £12~39 for 20L.

[bub2006]

My Savvy is 'fly by wire' pedal and often when lifting off (to change up) there is a definite 'upwizz' for a second.

 

It is probably part of the ecu/stepper butterfly control of throttle opening/closing.

 

TS

My vectra and the other2 I've drive all did something similar on gear change. Apparently it's to assist with smoother gearshift so holds revs slightly

[steve_earwig]

The Toyoyos do it, I thought it was yet more emissions bullshit. You get used to it, it just means you release the throttle slightly early (and on these go back on it slightly early too)

[face]

Cheers chaps 

[Richard]

It used to happen with carbs too, I put it down to the carb being badly out of tune.

[LC Torana]

It used to happen with carbs too, I put it down to the carb being badly out of tune.

 

Yes.  That is what is meant by the term "carb loading".

[Pillock]

What is a "classic car" in regards with "classic car insurance"? Does it have to be of a certain age (which one?) or is there more to it than that?

Depends on the insurer.

As a guide, it starts at around 15 years but some will ask for older now, as a few folk realised that a 15 year old car isn't all that old any more and it's a good way to get cheap insurance. Hence the requirement from some insurers for another car, no NCB earned etc just so you're not using it as a daily.

 

I got a 15 year old Golf GTI on classic, but they wanted proof of joining an owners club. I tried a same age Audi and they refused, as there wasn't an "enthusiasts network". E36 BMW was fine. I was using both the BMW and GTI for commuting although the maximum per year was 4500 miles. That insurer didn't demand that I had another car, but they also wouldn't give me any NCB - that is fairly standard across them all.

 

In short - random chance.