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[M'coli]

Do we have a dedicated thread for shitely requests? If not should we? I am bidding on something on eBay which is collection only and not nearby to myself

What and where is it?

[Heidel_Kakao]

What and where is it?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CITROEN-XM-Antler-Suitcase-in-amazing-condition/132370843242

 

A Citroen XM branded suitcase in Lytham Saint Annes. I have only bid the starting bid of £4.99 as I don't really need it so chances are I will get outbid.

[puddlethumper]

Does anyone know if a 305 van gearbox has different ratios to an estate ?

[D Spares & Tyres]

So, say a car had some work done then the never collected it. 8 years has passed.

 

Customer could no longer be contacted.

 

What then?

 

If it were to be sold, would that be theft? If the yard were to be sold you would have to move the car so what would you do with it?

 

Not an entirely theoretical situation...

[DodgeRover]

Garage needs to write to dvla and get details of recorded keeper.

Recorded delivery letter to address saying pay up plus storage or it's going to be sold in 30 days to recoup costs.

In 30 days buy from garage.

Keep paper trail

Enjoy

 

Edit what is it, if you were to accidentally leave the yard unlocked it might be persuaded just to go away with the help of a Hiab that you know nothing about.

[DSdriver]

So, say a car had some work done then the never collected it. 8 years has passed.

 

Customer could no longer be contacted.

 

What then?

 

If it were to be sold, would that be theft? If the yard were to be sold you would have to move the car so what would you do with it?

 

Not an entirely theoretical situation...

If the real owner suddenly saw it on the street looking spruced up and immaculate after it had X amount of money spent on it the current keeper would have to give it back and will have lost all that time effort and money.

[rantingYoof]

I must confess, the horn isn't actually as broken as I thought it was.

 

S60s are notoriously well sound-proofed and the horn has changed tone - to a higher pitch - so from inside the car it's become a lot 'softer' and feels like it's significantly quieter too. However, I decided to actually test it today in my parents' street, with the door open and leaning in through the window.

 

It is plenty loud enough.

[bunglebus]

Probably has twin-tone horns, and the low note one has failed.

[taxi paul]

Mercedes c 180 's seem cheap . Is there a reason. Is the 1.8 better than the 2.0 ltr . Petrol.

[gordonbennet]

IIRC the 1.8 is a Mitsubishi engine, with an underspec single timing chain that needs to be changed at around 80k miles, which isn't going to be a £50 job so chances are few will have been done.

[Royale80]

Phosphoric Acid

 

You can buy 5 litres at 85% for around £15.

 

Does it make good rust killer?

 

I saw someone using it on tv the other day.

 

Steve

[stephen01]

HGV tyres - what the legal minimum tread depth?

[Heidel_Kakao]

HGV tyres - what the legal minimum tread depth?

1mm, they get an extra 0.6mm of leeway compared to ye olde car users.

[Eddie Honda]

1mm

[Eddie Honda]

same as motorcycles. Mopeds though just need a drawn on thread.

 

The Highway Code: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/the-highway-code/annex-6-vehicle-maintenance-safety-and-security

 

The Law: http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1986/1078/regulation/27/made

[scaryoldcortina]

...and buses and minibuses.

[DSdriver]

...and buses and minibuses.

That's nice to know, glad to hear schoolkids are being well cared for.

[Guest Hooli]

You try getting a bus or coach to aquaplane, it's much more difficult than a car. Hence the lower tread requirement.

[DSdriver]

yeah but minibuses.

[The Moog]

Does anyone know if a 305 van gearbox has different ratios to an estate ?

Normally diesels have different ratios to petrol and vans tend to have lower firsts than cars.

 

What you looking to do??

[rainagain]

Phosphoric Acid

 

You can buy 5 litres at 85% for around £15.

 

Does it make good rust killer?

 

I saw someone using it on tv the other day.

 

Steve

I've heard the same, could you share the link?

[stephen01]

See, I'd assumed that they'd be more than a car! 

[Kiltox]

How do I find the right set of roof bars for my Duster? Don’t know the first thing about them but want to be able to sling a ladder on the roof

[Royale80]

I've heard the same, could you share the link?

It was for sale on ebay.

 

The program that mentioned it was Fantom works .

[Louise2cv]

Hi all, just wondering what the best train ticket splitting website is according to eBay collection mission legends ?

 

I did realise there were so many, are they all the same or is there a go to site?

[Guest Hooli]

https://www.splitticketing.com/

 

Has always worked for me.

[Louise2cv]

Cheers

[Ghosty]

Are both the filaments in a dual filament bulb the same, or will one be brighter than the other? It's not possible to fit them backwards, right?

[Kiltox]

Are both the filaments in a dual filament bulb the same, or will one be brighter than the other? It's not possible to fit them backwards, right?

As in a brake light bulb/ sidelight combo? They’re 21w/5w

 

Can’t fit them the wrong way round no

[Guest Hooli]

I've seen people ram them in to force them to fit the wrong way..

 

When you look at one you'll see the pins on the side are at different heights to try & stop that sort of idiot.