sierraman Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 Assuming it’s not taxed and tested? They’ll be well within their rights to tell you to do one if so.No it’s taxed and tested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiltox Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 Drive it then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hooli Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 If it's legal it's in better nick than most cars in donny sierraman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 Parking in that there London. park it in my road, tell me what it is and I'll keep an eye on it. Edmonton Green is 10 mins walk and will take you to Seven Sisters or Liverpool Street, either will enable access to almost everywhere. Parking is free in my road. Plus good Turkish food places nearby. Neil clark and Wingz123 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dozeydustman Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 I have had someone ask if my R11 is fine to run on unleaded. It's a 1986 Cleon engine, C1J I think.... the handbook has no information whatsoever regarding fuel type, and it's not run rough or smoked at all (I appreciate that putting unleaded into a non adapted engine doesn't necessarily cause those symptoms), but surely 32 years of unleaded would have killed it long ago if that were the case? These have an aluminium head, so should have hardened seats already by around 1986. Most ali headed engines had hardened seats by the mid 80's. Should be fine. If it's the 1.4 Auto, it's not the highest tuned Cléon so it should be fine for a few years yet. Just keep an eye on the clearances if you hear any tappet rattle get quieter without you doing anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfella2 Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 Seen a Mondeo to break in Doncaster which is 20 miles from me. Tell me would this work... buy it then immediately ring the AA on the basis I’ve broke down and get it towed home. Obviously I’d have to immobilise it by knackering the radiator up or busting the end of a plug. Would this work?When I got day insurance through Aviva it was only two or three quid extra for breakdown insurance, but the only problem I see with your plan is if the engine is cold when the breakdown guy turns up. Unless it runs, that would be a different story unless it's something apparently obviously broken before hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Just tow it home if it's only 20 miles. Skizzer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 What the ever loving fuck is this inside the cap of the coolant tank on the s80? It looks like some sort of valve to safely release pressure but I can't find any reference to it in the owners manual or online. How the heck do I top up the coolant? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hooli Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Is it the inside of the cap? All rad caps are designed to vent above a set pressure so some sort of valve there makes sense. Slartibartfast 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgeRover Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Has the cap come apart and that should be attached to it? twosmoke300 and Crispian_J_Hotson 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Yes I think that must be what has happened Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hooli Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 It'd also explain the low coolant as wiffs of steam would be escaping when the engine is hot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSdriver Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Any tips for removing a bastard tailgate gas strut ball joint? The other 3 were easy but one just wont come apart. As far as I can see there is no wire safety clip, there weren't on any of the others either. Don't fret, job done. Hand cleanser and fine wire wool is ace for cleaning plastic trims. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busmansholiday Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 When I got day insurance through Aviva it was only two or three quid extra for breakdown insurance, but the only problem I see with your plan is if the engine is cold when the breakdown guy turns up. Unless it runs, that would be a different story unless it's something apparently obviously broken before hand.Givern how long it takes for them to turn up, especially in Donny, there'll be ice on it! Find somebody with personal recovery cover, offer them a lift, get them to ring up. Sadly* I'm not available for a few days/weeks/years*! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Has the cap come apart and that should be attached to it?OK so this is what's happened. Managed to get it out and top up the coolant. However when putting it back (which I had to do via the medium of hammering, I think I put it in too far/deep. Ran the engine for maybe ten minutes to get it up to temp and the coolant is boiling in the expansion tank. This means the system is not properly pressurised, doesn't it? I'm going to get a new cap (hopefully tomorrow) but for the time being I need to use this busted one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgeRover Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Boiling means it running FAR too hot, are you sure it wasn't just bubbles of air purging if it's been run low? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 I’d have done the nails after mending the car, save them getting chipped. Lacquer Peel and Mally 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drum Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 17 year old daughter passed her test today - wahey!Internet searched for insurance - boo! Any secrets on how to get it a sensible quote? Tickman, Tam and 320touring 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 17 year old daughter passed her test today - wahey!Internet searched for insurance - boo! Any secrets on how to get it a sensible quote?Insure her on the Delta. Seriously. Bigger older cars with lower levels of driver fuckups are ftw! drum 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Boiling means it running FAR too hot, are you sure it wasn't just bubbles of air purging if it's been run low? I'm not sure, no. There was still water in the expansion tank, it was a centimetre or two below the "MIN" line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tickman Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 17 year old daughter passed her test today - wahey!Internet searched for insurance - boo! Any secrets on how to get it a sensible quote?Meg passed last Friday and Admiral were coming in at about £1250 on the compare sites but direct were £1050. This is insurance in her name with both parents named. As a comparison the same car in the wife's name with the same three people on insurance was £1500! No box and when Chuck has been with Admiral and they have been great as well as the cheapest. drum 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 17 year old daughter passed her test today - wahey!Internet searched for insurance - boo! Any secrets on how to get it a sensible quote?Keep her as a main driver and then put yourself+other half as a named driver. Also you could go black box. Then you can buy this as a present. BorniteIdentity, HarmonicCheeseburger, drum and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 I’d have done the nails after mending the car, save them getting chipped. but if I get them chipped my nails will go faster and get better fuel economy. That's how it works, right? DeeJay 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 but if I get them chipped my nails will go faster and get better fuel economy. That's how it works, right?Depends. Some models you just turn up teh pump.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drum Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Meg passed last Friday and Admiral were coming in at about £1250 on the compare sites but direct were £1050. This is insurance in her name with both parents named. As a comparison the same car in the wife's name with the same three people on insurance was £1500! No box and when Chuck has been with Admiral and they have been great as well as the cheapest.Cheers T, Admiral insurance sorted. Acorn were similar price but personal recommendations are always good. Retirement from this taxi job will be very liberating! DeeJay, Tickman and Tam 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Any suggestions on Metal Working Dolly's? So many size and shapes that I have no idea what to get as a good all rounder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hooli Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 Cindy, Barbie was always too posh. Oh... puddlethumper 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveo3002 Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 Any suggestions on Metal Working Dolly's? So many size and shapes that I have no idea what to get as a good all rounder.https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Car-Body-Dent-Repair-Tool-Set-Professional-Hammer-Dolly-Kit-Garage-Workshop-DIY/202337442846?epid=8020274601&hash=item2f1c405c1e:g:ElYAAOSwJnlbG-PP id say the top 2 are most used , but as with most tools you need a differant one for each job , so something like that set might come in handy SiC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 17 year old daughter passed her test today - wahey!Internet searched for insurance - boo! Any secrets on how to get it a sensible quote?When my daughter passed her test the best quote we got by along way was from Direct Line.This was for a 1.4 Lupo. Had to get a black box fitted though. It was £500/£600 IIRC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tickman Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 When my daughter passed her test the best quote we got by along way was from Direct Line.This was for a 1.4 Lupo. Had to get a black box fitted though. It was £500/£600 IIRCThat is stupid cheap.Direct line couldn't get anywhere near for me when I did my searches despite being already a customer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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