ashmicro Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Hammer a smaller key over it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tayne Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 It sounds to me you are heading towards Mercedes CLK territory. Hope not! Would prefer something useful - load carrying and/or awd. What kind of money do you have?Friend of mine just bought a Hyundai Santa Clause as a fishing truck and is very happy with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnthonyG Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 That good eh? Hmm - might have to rethink then! I'm trying to find something that has a presence on the road (I've been hit in stationary traffic too many times in small cars!) that hopefully wouldn't be a money pit and might not lose much value. I guess not being a money pit seems to write any Land Rover off, especially for the amount I'd like to pay. For £2k I'd be looking at Mk1 Honda CRVs and early Mk2 Toyota RAV4s. My mum has used and abused a 2001 RAV4 for the last seven years and its still going strong and it's needed very little non-servicing work. Petrol ones come with 2.0 VVTi engines. Honda CRVs are just as reliable and have a more boxy, simple practical shape than the RAV4. Of course, neither will match a Land Rover in the mud, although I can't imagine a 1800 Freelander is that good either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meshking Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashmicro Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 3 bags could get you a diesel 4WD Tucson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil_lihp Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 +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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willswitchengage Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 +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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil_lihp Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scaryoldcortina Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Belt, and the HG is a bit of a 'mare because of crappy access and an engine that lives under the windscreen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 I thankyou, can I take it it'd be an engine mount removing, tilting of lump job then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scaryoldcortina Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 I thankyou, can I take it it'd be a fingernail removing, total PITA of a job then? EFA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Ross Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 You'll need one of them tension gauges too. And a spare elbow, a pair of knuckles, and a swearbox. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cort16 Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 I'm sure the mk1 CRV came with a shower in the boot as an optional extra. Better than a 12v socket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outlaw118 Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Largactil Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 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... ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willswitchengage Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myglaren Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cort16 Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSdriver Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Anyone know which weatherstrip number for 1966 Landrover windows? I supply the stuff to boat owners but have zero knowledge about cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skattrd Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Rover 75 diesels ... Are they actually BMW enjins like most vendors try and claim or are they Rover L-series? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathan_dyane Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulgalour Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 My guess would be Vauxhall too, mid 50s probably. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solid61 Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Looks like its from an e series velox or cresta 1955 onwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulgalour Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Thanks, chaps, that's really useful Topical too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig the Princess Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scaryoldcortina Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 ^ rule out mechanical causes with a compression test first - it's quite likely to be burnt valves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig the Princess Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 ^ 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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