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[Hendry]

What is a VW Derby?

 

Ive seen that model come up on things ive been reading/looking at a couple of times lately and googled it but cant find much information out, was it a Polo saloon? a 2 door Jetta? 

[artdjones]

Mk1 Polo saloon definitely, maybe early mk2?

[artdjones]

Apparently the Mk2 Polo saloon was a Derby too but not in all markets.

A friend had a T reg Derby back in the late 80s.It had the worst brakes of any car I've ever driven,at least of any car that didn't have faulty brakes.

[steveo3002]

What is a VW Derby?

 

Ive seen that model come up on things ive been reading/looking at a couple of times lately and googled it but cant find much information out, was it a Polo saloon? a 2 door Jetta? 

polo with boot not hatch

[Hendry]

Heres another one, im on fire tonight lol

 

difference between a 90s Ford Granada and a Ford Scorpio? 

[Guest Hooli]

Scorpio was a trim level on Granadas wasn't it? At least until they designed something so ugly it didn't deserve the name 'Granada'.

[Hendry]

Scorpio was a trim level on Granadas wasn't it? At least until they designed something so ugly it didn't deserve the name 'Granada'.

 

According to the brochure they were different, but it doesnt say how. 

[Guest Hooli]

I thought it was a Mk3 Granada Scorpio, but I must admit I don't remember any details.

[artdjones]

I think what Ireland and the UK got as the Granada MK3 was sold as the Scorpio everywhere else in Europe.Then when they developed it into its fisheye fronted replacement it was called Scorpio in all markets.

[M'coli]

A Ford Granada:

 

A Ford Granada Scorpio:

 

A Ford Scorpio:

 

A completely different, but much more futuristic, Scorpio:

 

[Hendry]

Have a look here, this will explain my confusion:

 

https://www.flickr.com/photos/61090099@N04/albums/72157630020827301/page2

[Ghosty]

If you look at the Scorpio estate, mk2 and mk3 are the same at the back.

[taxi paul]

I gave the celica a bit of a polish with a pad on my drill. I only used some merr car polish that I had. It came up good so would like to do it with some compound. What am I looking for cos it's a bit confusing for me .

[steveo3002]

I gave the celica a bit of a polish with a pad on my drill. I only used some merr car polish that I had. It came up good so would like to do it with some compound. What am I looking for cos it's a bit confusing for me .

mer is fairly mild...do you want similar or more aggresive ?

farecla g3 is an aggressive one avail in halfords ..might need a follow up with something milder like autoglym super resin

 

use the least aggresive stuff that gets it done as theres only so much paint on there

[taxi paul]

I was thinking something just a bit more harsher than mer. It has come up well but it will come up a lot better,if you know what I mean.

[steveo3002]

well g3 is much more aggressive

 

is it beyond 2 or 3 applications of something mild then?

 

whatever you choose make sure you use a good wax or sealant to keep it from fading 

[taxi paul]

You are probably right I shall get some more Polish and use that. I don't want to wreck the paintwork so am taking it easy. I shall get some autoglym polish and then use some wax. Thanks for the advice.

[chaseracer]

I think what Ireland and the UK got as the Granada MK3 was sold as the Scorpio everywhere else in Europe.Then when they developed it into its fisheye fronted replacement it was called Scorpio in all markets.

 

"...is the correct answer!"

 

 

[Noel Tidybeard]

Where does one buy motorcycle engine parts (I mean things like piston rings and bearing shells). All of the companies I've dealt with for car stuff don't seem to so bike engine parts and all the bike places I have encountered it seems to be ££££ (stupid stuff like £12 per big end for shells when I would expect more like £20 for a full set)...

 

Vale Onslow

[Mally]

An actual nursery or do the rozzers just look younger to you every day?

 

Never see any police so couldn't say, used to see them in the Chippy when it was a Police Station though.

We only have pretend bobbies now.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Above is true, but I do understand its Government cutbacks and not the police at fault.

[DodgeRover]

Vale Onslow

There are 2 or 3 main pattern parts suppliers in the country Hi-Level Enterprises, Staniforths and Swen Europa.

2 of those have on line catalogues in PDF format not sure about Swen.

 

Bearing shells I'm not sure about, I can't remember seeing any pattern ones (or ever being asked for any either) so probably genuine only.

[puddlethumper]

My insurance is limited to 8000 miles a year on a Pug van. Nearly all my mot's are recorded as miles although as its an import the odometer is in kilometres. How does that work with the insurance company ?

[drum]

My insurance is limited to 8000 miles a year on a Pug van. Nearly all my mot's are recorded as miles although as its an import the odometer is in kilometres. How does that work with the insurance company ?

In the event of a claim, you'll have to tell them your odo is in km. Next mot tell your mot man to record it as km, presuming they can change the units. Otherwise, get him to convert it to miles.

[MorrisItalSLX]

Can you fit the speedometer from a V12 Series 3 XJ into a straight 6 car? I know the tachometers are engine specific, but am unsure about speedometers.

Cheers

[cobblers]

They'll work if the diffs and gearboxes are the same, if not then it might not read right.

 

There's often a small number (in the low thousands) written on the face of a speedo, that's the revolutions per mile of the speedo cable.

[MorrisItalSLX]

The number on the bottom looks to be different. Bugger. Was hoping to make my Jag look more sporty than it is!

Edit: Unless it is the ES1100 number

 

[Sigmund Fraud]

Is there some way I can read info from the OBD1 port on my K11 1994 Micra? I've had conflicting reports of using datscan with an adapter to Android phones, or having to use Consult, and needing a laptop?

 

For most japanese cars of that era, there's a way to display codes without a proper scanner, by merely bridging two of the terminals on the diagnostic plug with a paperclip.

 

This thread suggests the K11 is no different.

[Pillock]

Motorway in 4th to build some heat up.

 

Or draw a mystical symbol on the floor, drop some blood in and cast a few spells to whichever Gods you follow.

 

Either/or really. Your choice.

[Dave_Q]

In the event of a claim, you'll have to tell them your odo is in km. Next mot tell your mot man to record it as km, presuming they can change the units. Otherwise, get him to convert it to miles.

MOTs can definitely be recorded in either miles or km, but very often you will get miles either way unless you mention it.

[DodgeRover]

Get the VW emissions fix done and it regens every time you drive the car.....