Guest Hooli Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 I put your suggestion to her. Feel free to draw your own conclusions as to the reply. Two words? sex & travel? DeeJay 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernMonkey Posted January 21, 2019 Author Share Posted January 21, 2019 Minor update time... Following the battery change, starting on a cold morning has been trouble free so far. Hopefully this will continue to be the case. However, talking of cold mornings, concern was expressed from the better half that she was just about managing to get a knat’s fart of heat from the blowers by the time she was pulling into the office carpark some 12 miles away. This, combined with the fact the temperature gauge never goes much above a quarter, leads to suspicion of a less than efficient thermostat (a fact also mentioned by previous owners) As we are on a roll with fitting new bits at reasonable prices, a replacement was priced up. Bugger that. Time to make good use of the things that we find, the things that the everyday folk leave behind (in the boot)...a Renault 5 thermostat, This was duly installed in a secretive manner (as I’d left my phone at home) but resulted in this.... Success! Finally for now, one last irritant. A cracked front plate. Oh, what to do? The mod team were consulted (well, one of them) and following deliberation, permission was duly granted to fit new plates... I’m well aware as to the mixed opinions on here regarding private plates but this one was sat on retention since the sale last year of the Beetle cabby and as the cruiser is here for the long haul, I reckoned it may as well go on. The transfer fee had already been paid anyway so it worked out cheaper than a replacement plate D Spares & Tyres, drewd, DeeJay and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barefoot Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 I like a personal plate coming in cheaper than a new plate - brill. NorthernMonkey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 I had a ride in this at the weekend and I was fairly impressed. Not a bad size inside and the digital compass would keep me amused for hours! clayts450, NorthernMonkey and barefoot 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 I'm not sure what it is about it but I suppose having provided so much entertainment for the forum, the poor thing deserves a bit of TLC and the chance to live on. It's a bit like a three legged dog with mangy fur that you've bought of a bloke in a flat roofed pub which just sits at your feet and stares lovingly up at you. You know it's a bit shite really but it's harmless enough and is still capable of chasing the neighbours cat. Well, there it is. The ethos and definition of Autoshite all in one post. eddyramrod, LightBulbFun, NorthernMonkey and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clayts450 Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 Great news on the Renner 5 fix and the halfway temp gauge - knew that part would come in handy And loving the new identity too. My neighbour was convinced he'd caused that bullseye on the front registration plate as he left his handbrake off and his car rolled slowly into the Cruiser at 0.01 mph and nestled there all night. He sheepishly admitted his driver faux pas but I just laughed it off and told him it had always been like that. You've done amazing work on the PT, Neil - hope it does Mrs Neil many many miles. Jim Bell, eddyramrod and NorthernMonkey 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxi paul Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 Blanket on the rear seat. His and hers matching wolf fleeces, walking stick and beer gut optional. Go to retail park and feel good off those admiring looks you will receive. Nice car though, funky. The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeJay Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 Glue the blanket to the bonnet. The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernMonkey Posted January 21, 2019 Author Share Posted January 21, 2019 Glue the blanket to the bonnet.But the glue could fail and it could drop into the aux belt..oh, you mean on the outside?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Spares & Tyres Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 My neighbour was convinced he'd caused that bullseye on the front registration plate as he left his handbrake off and his car rolled slowly into the Cruiser at 0.01 mph and nestled there all night. He sheepishly admitted his driver faux pas but I just laughed it off and told him it had always been like that. It was probably me that did that. I'm forever smashing front plates on the towbar of my other car while parking on my drive... clayts450 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernMonkey Posted February 5, 2019 Author Share Posted February 5, 2019 Update time, and we have a FTP Got a call from the better half telling me she couldn’t get any gears and was holding up lots of traffic where she’d managed to stop. Nipped out to rescue her and sure enough, the clutch pedal is on the floor.Managed to start it in 1st and limp back to the workshop where upon investigation, the clutch hydraulic reservoir is empty and more importantly we have this under the bellhousing... Ok. So that would be the concentric slave cylinder. Joy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 Popcorn - check Natchos, peppers and fake melty cheese - check Diet soft drink - check Ok, carry on. eddyramrod and Eddie Honda 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beko1987 Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 0ldch0d could pop over and you could do a buy1get1free repair! Eddie Honda 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 Isnt the answer scrap it? Ducks ... and runs away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernMonkey Posted February 5, 2019 Author Share Posted February 5, 2019 Isnt the answer scrap it? On paper, it makes absolutely no sense to continue but then again, that could be said for several cars on here.Not sure what to do tbh, it’ll probably go down to the farm tomorrow whilst a decision is made. The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beko1987 Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 Mmmm that didn't go well for ol' yellow... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernMonkey Posted February 5, 2019 Author Share Posted February 5, 2019 Mmmm that didn't go well for ol' yellow...It’ll more than likely live to fight another day. In the greater scheme of things, once the work to convert it into a van is underway, it’s a relatively minor inconvenience to whip the box off and replace the CSC. Just a bit of a pain in the arse with it’s timing considering it is (was) the only road legal car we have at the minute but worse things happen. Anyway, it can go and swap places at the farm tomorrow with the 9-5 Aero which is halfway through its MOT to do list. With a bit of luck, that can be sorted and on the road by the weekend....(famous last words) The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clayts450 Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 Aw bollox, that really is crap. Definitely no prior inkling of that, usual seller's guilt (once removed) still applies though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohdearme Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 ...it can go and swap places at the farm tomorrow with the 9-5 Aero which is halfway through its MOT to do list. With a bit of luck, that can be sorted and on the road by the weekend....(famous last words) Silver linings...will be nice to see the Aero up and running again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 Gitter fixed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsNorthernMonkey Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 Aw bollox, that really is crap. Definitely no prior inkling of that, usual seller's guilt (once removed) still applies though No indication of it at all until this afternoon...had a couple of issues driving through town and was heading back so njgleeds could diagnose and 1/4mile from garage it went Right in the middle of bonkers school traffic! Hey ho I’m sure ‘Boris’ will live to see another day if njgleeds has anything to do with it, and the Saab will be on the road quicker than planned as until it is he has to get up early to take me to work clayts450, Saabnut, The Moog and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernMonkey Posted February 5, 2019 Author Share Posted February 5, 2019 Aw bollox, that really is crap. Definitely no prior inkling of that, usual seller's guilt (once removed) still applies though Don’t be daft...it’s performed faultlessly every day since it arrived with absolutely no warning of impending failure. So much so that it’s really worked it’s way into our affections thus safeguarding its future. It will survive. Edit: I’m downstairs typing this whilst the Mrs is upstairs in the bath on her phone. Living the autoshite dream... D Spares & Tyres, LightBulbFun, clayts450 and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clayts450 Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 Liked for 'Boris' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsNorthernMonkey Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 Liked for 'Boris' Lol He had to have a quirky name Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernMonkey Posted February 6, 2019 Author Share Posted February 6, 2019 Bugger me. Have you seen the price of clutch kits for these things? £240 for the plate and cover + £190 for the slave cylinder.This may need a rethink. John F 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saabnut Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 Eeeek! John F 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Spares & Tyres Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 Liked for 'Boris' Should be Hank or Junior or Randy. (Even though he was born in Austria) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John F Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 njgleeds, on 06 Feb 2019 - 10:45 AM, said:£240 for the plate and cover + £190 for the slave cylinder. barefoot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 Thats the price for quality! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Spares & Tyres Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 Bugger me. Have you seen the price of clutch kits for these things? £240 for the plate and cover + £190 for the slave cylinder.This may need a rethink.I wouldn't bother with the plate. There was a bill for £800 for clutch replacement a couple of years ago and it hasn't done many miles since. £190 is still bad but I'll wager the plate is fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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