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[New POD]

stupid bloody omega: Yesterday evening I had to drive to Bradford from Wolverhampton. Got as far as oh Lichfield when the ducked decides it's not going to change into 4th. at junctions it decides it won't go out of 3rd. Turning it off and back on again fixes it for 1 minute to 10 mins.

Cruise works though. I stopped at every services plus 3 parking layby on the a38 plus 3 times on the hard shoulder.

I am half way back and so far it's fine.

Stopped at Mcds for coffee. I thought it could do with a rest. I'll be coming.ing off the M1 in 3 miles at junction 28 and heading for the M6 toll. wish me luck.

My only thought is that I'll be claiming 45p a mile for 260 miles off my client plus my hourly rate. including charging them for time buying coffee.

Anyone know a good GM auto box specialist in Wolverhampton or Merseyside???

pm me if youse do.

[meshking]

Drove my missus' mk1.5 focus the other day. Nasty rattling from the front suspension when driving over rough roads. Drop links or....?

 

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[rainagain]

As well as:

 

"Replace front bumper grill"

"Replace front bumper spoiler"

 

Depending on the scuff if it's available as a painted complete assembly that's what places will quote for - they won't want to strip it either, too many chances of rotten fasteners breaking striping or just not co operating

 

I might be a little high but the insurance gave us £1500 for similar damage to the rear of my OHs car and the wheel wasn't touched. We ended up with a damn hire car we didn't want for 3 days as well as they insisted they needed to take ours away for assessment. The body shop just said too old/ can't be arsed/ it's going to be trouble give them money instead.

They phoned me today and left a message asking me to phone back so I’ll see what they are offering tomorrow. The assessor did say they based any repairs on a £30 an hour labour rate, which seemed awfully low to me

[sierraman]

Drove my missus' mk1.5 focus the other day. Nasty rattling from the front suspension when driving over rough roads. Drop links or....?

 

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Likely drop links.

[New POD]

stupid bloody omega: Yesterday evening I had to drive to Bradford from Wolverhampton. Got as far as oh Lichfield when the ducked decides it's not going to change into 4th. at junctions it decides it won't go out of 3rd. Turning it off and back on again fixes it for 1 minute to 10 mins.

Cruise works though. I stopped at every services plus 3 parking layby on the a38 plus 3 times on the hard shoulder.

I am half way back and so far it's fine.

Stopped at Mcds for coffee. I thought it could do with a rest. I'll be coming.ing off the M1 in 3 miles at junction 28 and heading for the M6 toll. wish me luck.

My only thought is that I'll be claiming 45p a mile for 260 miles off my client plus my hourly rate. including charging them for time buying coffee.

Anyone know a good GM auto box specialist in Wolverhampton or Merseyside???

pm me if youse do.

 

So all seems GREAT now. Not sure why one day it's shit and the next it's fine ? 

[New POD]

Have you checked the level / condition of the fluid?

 

Level ? yes  (I added a little last week) and then did 450 miles with no problemo

Condition ? No 

[omegod]

Worth changing the box oil again Pod, I know you said it's been done before on OOF but who knows what fluid was put in ? you'll know if its fucked when you take the sump off as there may be loads of swarf or worse sitting in it 

 

As said I know where there is a decent AR35 sitting in a breaker my mate has 

[aldo135]

Going on a family holiday in a few weeks over to Mull in our 740 estate, space is at a premium as the maw in law is coming (cue jokes) so will have 2 kids in the rear facing boot seats. I'm sure this is a daft question but I have an old ladder type roof rack I can use, but what's the best way to keep our luggage waterproof? Get a roof box and strap it down? Any tips appreciated

[Guest Hooli]

Put the kids & MIL on the roof rack....

 

We used to wrap it all in massive plastic sheet as a kid. Laid on the rack first & down the bonnet, put everything on, fold it over the top & tuck the back & sides in.

[New POD]

Worth changing the box oil again Pod, I know you said it's been done before on OOF but who knows what fluid was put in ? you'll know if its fucked when you take the sump off as there may be loads of swarf or worse sitting in it 

 

As said I know where there is a decent AR35 sitting in a breaker my mate has 

 

Given the scarecity of parts availablity I probably should ask "how much" - Swap for a Fully working Wii ? 

[New POD]

Going on a family holiday in a few weeks over to Mull in our 740 estate, space is at a premium as the maw in law is coming (cue jokes) so will have 2 kids in the rear facing boot seats. I'm sure this is a daft question but I have an old ladder type roof rack I can use, but what's the best way to keep our luggage waterproof? Get a roof box and strap it down? Any tips appreciated

 

We used to go camping in the 70's and 80's with one of them.  The Table and Chairs went up there flat, with the ground sheet Over the top, to create a smooth surface.. dad reckoned the Avenger went faster with a roof rack.  

 

If you insist on putting clothes up on top, you should put everything in sealed bin bags in soft luggage and put a gound sheet over the top to keep the majority of the wind and rain off.  Or Invest in a second hand roof box 

[DodgeRover]

So all seems GREAT now. Not sure why one day it's shit and the next it's fine ?

With the original omegas this was a sign the plastic thrust washer was breaking up in the box. 100-120k was when most went.

[puddlethumper]

As I am in Holland for a number of weeks, what shiters are there here or in Belgium that would put up with me 

popping round and having a coffee ? I'm in Tilburg doing up a 39m barge for some friends and wouldn't mind some contact with shiters here, although I would totally understand if they didn't want a ratty old 305 van on their doorstep.

[catsinthewelder]

Celerios seem to be fine if a bit dull.  We bought one for the rental fleet last year and nothing has gone wrong with it so bought 2 more this year to replace the Altos which were getting a bit tired after 4 years and 60k.  The Altos were more fun in a stripped out tiny car way but must have been unpleasant on the motorway.  The Celerios have more sound deadening and feel like a bigger car despite having similar dimensions.

[DodgeRover]

As I am in Holland for a number of weeks, what shiters are there here or in Belgium that would put up with me

popping round and having a coffee ? I'm in Tilburg doing up a 39m barge for some friends and wouldn't mind some contact with shiters here, although I would totally understand if they didn't want a ratty old 305 van on their doorstep.

How about we come over and see you, doing up a barge sounds more interesting than work...

[New POD]

With the original omegas this was a sign the plastic thrust washer was breaking up in the box. 100-120k was when most went.

 

Easy FIX ? Or Not ? 

[Tickman]

Going on a family holiday in a few weeks over to Mull in our 740 estate, space is at a premium as the maw in law is coming (cue jokes) so will have 2 kids in the rear facing boot seats. I'm sure this is a daft question but I have an old ladder type roof rack I can use, but what's the best way to keep our luggage waterproof? Get a roof box and strap it down? Any tips appreciated

 

Gumtree for a £50 roofbox and if that is not possible, plasticbags for the clothes in the cases and palletwrap is excellent at keeping out the worst!

[DodgeRover]

Easy FIX ? Or Not ?

Easily fixed with a replacement box, if you are serious about keeping the car get the replacement box fitted with a proper thrust washer made of phosphor bronze not plastic - it's not a hard or expensive job while it's out of the car. I was advised it wasn't worth replacing a broken plastic one without completely stripping the box.

[The Moog]

As I am in Holland for a number of weeks, what shiters are there here or in Belgium that would put up with me

popping round and having a coffee ? I'm in Tilburg doing up a 39m barge for some friends and wouldn't mind some contact with shiters here, although I would totally understand if they didn't want a ratty old 305 van on their doorstep.

You going to to do a Dutch Bargeshite thread?

[rainagain]

They phoned me today and left a message asking me to phone back so I’ll see what they are offering tomorrow. The assessor did say they based any repairs on a £30 an hour labour rate, which seemed awfully low to me

 

Cheap bastard insurance are only offering £450 for the repairs minus my £100 excess so £350. I asked them about chasing the third party for admitting fault and recovering my excess and they said they don't chase liability they chase their outgoings, whatever that means.

 

I rejected the offer and said I will get some quotes and see what they are. £350 will barely cover the increase in my premiums for the next three years   

[DodgeRover]

Cheap bastard insurance are only offering £450 for the repairs minus my £100 excess so £350. I asked them about chasing the third party for admitting fault and recovering my excess and they said they don't chase liability they chase their outgoings, whatever that means.

 

I rejected the offer and said I will get some quotes and see what they are. £350 will barely cover the increase in my premiums for the next three years

The increase in premiums can be charged to the 3rd party too, who's insurer are you dealing with yours or theirs?

 

Edit, you need to ring their insurer yours are being a bunch of dickheads, you'll never see your excess back like that? Do you have legal cover?

[rainagain]

I heard that the increase in premiums is an ‘uninsured loss’ and can’t be claimed for??? I’m dealing with my insurer, they did say they haven’t heard back from the third party so it’s not like the third party are currently denying responsibility, but then they also didn’t seem too bothered about chasing them to admit it.

I don’t have legal cover

[DodgeRover]

Do you know who the third party is insured with?

[rainagain]

Do you know who the third party is insured with?

Yes I initially called them directly but they never called me back and when I tried to call them again I ended up waiting on hold for half an hour to the number I was given and then twenty minutes to the number on their website before I gave up, if you're looking for insurance don't use Covea

[DodgeRover]

I would persist calling their insurer, you could just pursue a small claim including uninsured losses to get it sorted but it's early days and it sounds like your insurers just want you to pay for the damage rather than them bother chasing the third party.

[dozeydustman]

Has anyone here appealed against a driving licence medical condition decision?

[Eddie Honda]

I would persist calling their insurer,

This, it's not your insurer's job, that's what legal expenses/uninsured loss recovery is. They'll do a half-arse job, so you might as well do it yourself.

[Exiled_Tat_Gatherer]

As I am in Holland for a number of weeks, what shiters are there here or in Belgium that would put up with me 

popping round and having a coffee ? I'm in Tilburg doing up a 39m barge for some friends and wouldn't mind some contact with shiters here, although I would totally understand if they didn't want a ratty old 305 van on their doorstep.

I'm down the road in Brussels fella..... you're more than welcome to drop by. I'll pm my number and address for you. I'm currently recovering after knee fubard but as I'm looking to buy a barge/spits/tjalk I'll gladly lend a hand if you need it in exchange for the experience.......... got my own trailer ten too if needed.

Couple of mates live in Tilburg too if more bodies may be required.

 

John

[95 quid Peugeot]

Can anyone in the know give me last change of owner on Mrs 95's Freelander.

I feel I may of overlooked changing details. Only come to light as I've just dug V5 out and it's one I recall from auctions last year

 

Ref EX56JHJ

[dean36014]

Probably not the right place to ask, but, 5 nights a week I travel through the dartford tunnel. Pretty much every night the right hand tunnel is closed for maintenance. On the rare occasions its open I travel through and try and spot where anythings been done and fail. Just what do they work on in there every night?