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[meshking]

Thanks for the replies, I've got about 3k but that woud have to include a p/ex unless someone buys my focus. Not even a sniff yet, but 10 days remaining on the classified ad so hopefully someone will see get interested soon.

[ashmicro]

3 bags could get you a diesel 4WD Tucson.

[phil_lihp]

+1 on the mk1 CR-V - best car I ever owned, utterly reliable workhorse with a very good, if thirsty, engine. If they'd made these with a good diesel it would have been perfect.

[willswitchengage]

+2.718 on the CRV as it actually has a ginormous boot unlike the new Focus that you can just about fit a baseball cap in (if you fold it up first)

[phil_lihp]

And of course extra bonus points for that pointless but awesome folding picnic table that was in the boot floor. +778 if you happen upon one of the special editions with the shower in the boot!

[Cavcraft]

Quick* question, y'all:

 

Would a 1997/8 Renault Scenic 1.9 dizzly bopper be a chain or belt engine please? Also how much twittering about is required to do a headgasket on one, are they a bit of a mare on these?

Thanks in advance.

 

*Does anyone ever ask a slow question?

[scaryoldcortina]

Belt, and the HG is a bit of a 'mare because of crappy access and an engine that lives under the windscreen.

[Cavcraft]

I thankyou, can I take it it'd be an engine mount removing, tilting of lump job then?

[scaryoldcortina]

I thankyou, can I take it it'd be a fingernail removing, total PITA of a job then?

 

EFA

[Albert Ross]

You'll need one of them tension gauges too. And a spare elbow, a pair of knuckles, and a swearbox.

[cort16]

I'm sure the mk1 CRV came with a shower in the boot as an optional extra. Better than a 12v socket.

[outlaw118]

Just idly looking at the New Panda as a possible replacement for Mrs_Outlaw's Festa.

She needs Bader-Mills spec, so, is the what is "Dualogic" transmission? It's £750 option on the 85bhp Multiair car, and you've got to specify Hill-hold and summat else too @ £315, so total is £1065!!! Just specc'ed it up to a reasonable level and it came to over £13k. FOR A FUCKING PANDA?!?!

So, any Fiat nerds care to enlighten me? Is it like a "normal" slushbox + paddles or summat?

[Largactil]

Okay...I'm still on the hunt for a cheap set of larger steels for my peasant spec Pug 205 XE...

 

Spotted these on evilbay - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Peugeot-307-HDI-SW-Steel-Wheels-Ideal-For-Winter-Tyres-/221070685495?pt=UK_CarParts_Acc_Wheels_tyres_Rims_Car_Wheels_ET&hash=item3378d6f537#ht_500wt_1413

 

Still 4 x 108 and 65.1mm centre bore...But from a 307 so ET is 18 - 27 (On the 205 it's 13 - 18)

 

Stupid question - Larger offset = wheel closer to hub?

 

Liable to fit, or rub like buggery on the arches, with 195 / 65 15's?

 

(Standard tyres on my car at 135 / 60 / 13 - But the 205 GTi runs 195 / 50 / 15's... )

[willswitchengage]

1. Is the rear washer tested in an MOT? (mine was blocked and then the motor went so I just removed it - front and rear are separate)

 

2. Can anybody recommend a decent test centre in Reading/Berkshire area?

 

This will be the car's first certificate without a Welsh translation

[myglaren]

1. Is the rear washer tested in an MOT? (mine was blocked and then the motor went so I just removed it - front and rear are separate)

 

No - on the C5 estate mine packed in after a couple of months and I never got it sorted. Was never mentioned on any MOT over the 5+ years I had it.

[cort16]

Does anyone know if there's parts availability problems now Daihatsu have buggered off out the UK? My sister's looking for a new car around 3 and a bit grand and there's quite a nice Sirion I've spotted. I don't want to recommend it then find she can't get bits for it.

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2006-Daihatsu-Sirion-Standard-Car-1298cc-Petrol-/120934657310?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item1c28446d1e

[DSdriver]

Anyone know which weatherstrip number for 1966 Landrover windows? I supply the stuff to boat owners but have zero knowledge about cars.

[skattrd]

Rover 75 diesels ... Are they actually BMW enjins like most vendors try and claim or are they Rover L-series?

[jonathan_dyane]

They are indeed BMW motahs. I seem to think their reliability is somewhat below the L series. They do have a chain cam, which is nice, but prone to MAF and expensive fuel pump death.

[vulgalour]

I have this dash dial but I don't know what it's from. I'm guessing it's Vauxhall, but I've never been entirely sure. I want to use it in the Polo, but knowing what it came from might help with setting it up/repairing it if I need to as I don't even know if it works.

 

[eddyramrod]

My guess would be Vauxhall too, mid 50s probably. Good luck!

[solid61]

Looks like its from an e series velox or cresta 1955 onwards.

[vulgalour]

Thanks, chaps, that's really useful Topical too!

[Cavcraft]

Yo, garage workers!

How much pay should a trained (three years apprenticeship, just passed last bunch of exams and awaiting certificates) mechanic expect as wages please? 19 years old, experience gained in a small but busy 'non-main dealer' garage and at ease doing engine work, clutches etc.

Thanks in advance.

[Craig the Princess]

On a post facelift blob-shape Micra why when you have fuel and spark on all cylinders, cylinders 2 can 4 do sweet feck all?

[scaryoldcortina]

^ rule out mechanical causes with a compression test first - it's quite likely to be burnt valves.

[Craig the Princess]

^ rule out mechanical causes with a compression test first - it's quite likely to be burnt valves.

 

Thanks SOC, the breakdown people will deliver it (and pick up the loan focus estate) tomorrow and I'll give it a go.

[nigel bickle]

Indicators. I'm resurrecting a late 50's Renault and the flashers puzzle me. its never had semaphores, and its indicators are one unit (facing forward white, rearward red) on the C pillar. There is no wiring or any sign of another unit ever being fitted front or rear.

It has previously passed an MOT (1997) & is UK registered but is this legal? Can I take it for an MOT like that?

 

[messerschmitt owner]

yes - the citroen ds indicators are in the roof - if it was legal at the time, it is legal now.

 

The brake light on my messerschmitt is orange and the rear indicators are red!

[barefoot]

What was the last car, CAR not van, to be made with opening quarter lights?

 

I'm thinking Audi 200T