Tickman Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 Is that a good wow? Or has Mrs Tickman grabbed your gentleman's agreement when she found out you had won? She didn't find out until this morning and no issues to report. Plans are being set in motion as we speak. Collection thread on order and should be delivered in time. Mike D, dome, DVee8 and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted March 22, 2019 Author Share Posted March 22, 2019 Well I've been a bit worried about the little AX. I thought the fuel gauge must be iffy because it got to half a tank on the way back from Wellingbrough and then just stopped there. I'd done 300 miles so thought I must be getting near the end of the tank. Decided to go and fill up to see what the craic was. The car very occasionally spluttered too. Which is a puzzler. It's apparently had new plugs, leads, coil,fuel filter, among other things so not sure what it could be (cap or arm maybe?) Remembering I had a gift card in my wallet from a few cyristmasses ago, I thought why not try a bit of snake oil. To the bicycle assembly shoppe! This shit looks like serious business. Purple pisswater holder . Armed with the bottle of lies, I went and filled up the tank. Holy shit. Well it really was on about half a tank then. Wonder how the maths work out? What the fucktoilet? 61 mpg?! Is that possible? Checked my maths and the odo and can't think what else would be wrong. Over 298 miles, it seems to have averaged over 60 miles to the gallon. clayts450, Cavcraft, Coprolalia and 14 others 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted March 22, 2019 Author Share Posted March 22, 2019 As I can't help myself when it comes to rubber carpet coverings, I've also splashed out (not literally) on some Citroen mats. Now they're no Mini Cooper S floor mats, but they're funky enough. dome, MorrisItalSLX, Shep Shepherd and 12 others 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted March 22, 2019 Author Share Posted March 22, 2019 Now that I've added about 30 percent to the value of the car by filling it with petrol and putting new floor mats in, I think it's time to think about security. I'd like to see any sneak thief get past THIS Thatcham non-approved novelty period correct security device. And just so they know who they're fucking with....... Fully secure. I can now sleep soundly in my bed. Marm Toastsmith, Exiled_Tat_Gatherer, Cardinal Wolseley and 17 others 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drum Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 She didn't find out until this morning and no issues to report. Plans are being set in motion as we speak. Collection thread on order and should be delivered in time.Depending on who wins the omega, it might be possible to combine a delivery collection. Tickman and Jim Bell 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted March 22, 2019 Author Share Posted March 22, 2019 Depending on who wins the omega, it might be possible to combine a delivery collection.Unfortunately not dude. Collection will be before the draw. Tickman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulscavalier Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 I've still got my autolock same as yours, must be over 20 years old now. Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted March 22, 2019 Author Share Posted March 22, 2019 I've still got my autolock same as yours, must be over 20 years old now.Must be highly effective! barefoot and Shirley Knott 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clayts450 Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 I think he keeps his locked in a drawer and never uses it hence why it's lasted 20 years. The drawer is secured by an autolock, apparently. Jim Bell and The Moog 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangernomics Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 Used to have a disclock but idiot nephew borrowed it for his Saxo 10 years ago and hen gave it away with the car when he sold it the little twat. Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirley Knott Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 I used Forte injector cleaner in the Volvo a couple of weeks back with entirely underwhelming results and no discernible difference made but then it wasn't broken or running badly in the first place. Hopefully it provides you with some joy, bon chance. I must say I really like the look of this small Renault (Citroen) Floor mats look good and the interior also seems incredibly tidy given the age of the car, might be worth treating it to a new gear gaiter as the piece de resistance? Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted March 22, 2019 Author Share Posted March 22, 2019 I must say I really like the look of this small Renault (Citroen) Floor mats look good and the interior also seems incredibly tidy given the age of the car, might be worth treating it to a new gear gaiter as the piece de resistance? Its pretty tidy but then its not even done 50k yet. Good shout on the gator though man. I might see if I can talk the missus into knitting me one. Shirley Knott and DeeJay 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schaefft Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 Now that I've added about 30 percent to the value of the car by filling it with petrol and putting new floor mats in, I think it's time to think about security. IMG_20190322_140623.jpg I'd like to see any sneak thief get past THIS Thatcham non-approved novelty period correct security device. And just so they know who they're fucking with....... IMG_20190322_140227.jpg Fully secure. I can now sleep soundly in my bed. IMG_20190322_165616.jpg This is nice and all but that still doesn't stop anyone from just lifting up the car and putting it in their pocket. Never to be seen again... Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 Don't make jokes mate, you've got a one in thirty chance of owning one of these tomorrow. In Kent or all places! Ohdearme 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schaefft Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 I completely forgot about those tickets. Now that would have been an interesting surprise... Ohdearme and Jim Bell 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 It might still be! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted March 22, 2019 Author Share Posted March 22, 2019 I completely forgot about those tickets. Now that would have been an interesting surprise...Between the amount of tickets me, LoserUno and Shaft have, one of us is BOUND to win. Then we can race. Tickman and Schaefft 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted March 23, 2019 Author Share Posted March 23, 2019 One out. Two to go! Farewell little Renault. We barely knew thee at all. dome, Tickman, Split_Pin and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 Two to go? Is the AX going? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted March 23, 2019 Author Share Posted March 23, 2019 Two to go? Is the AX going?Possibly. If I buy something else then definitely. I'm going down to one car. Tickman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Longbridge Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 I'm going down to one car. dome, Jim Bell, Ohdearme and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted March 24, 2019 Author Share Posted March 24, 2019 About sixteen years ago (In Jim Bell terms), I bought a Yaris from Stanky for the missus. You might remember it from such collection threads as:http://autoshite.com/topic/34268-boring-car-collection/page-1 Yes I know the petrol cap is open. The release cables broken. It's always had a little rattle at about 3k revs which I'd just put down to the timing chain. Ms JB informed me today that the car didn't like picking up speed going up hills any more and it didn't really like accelerating. When she got it home I took it out for DIAGNOSIS and found that the clutch was indeed slipping. As it's a decent enough car, I think she's going to spring for a clutch change. Though she's still pondering her options. In preparation, I started looking at clutch kits. There's some right cheap kits on eBay. Much cheaper than anticipated, which is good news. What's not good news is that there's actually three different engines in 1.3 Yaris's and the clutches arnt interchangeable. I had a cursory look under the bonnet (dunno what I was expecting to see like) and found this. https://youtu.be/8IjOGfLrKwI At some point, the battery clamp has come undone and was dangling and jangling down in the undercroft of the bay. I pulled it up and bolted it down and went for a spin. Rattle at 3k is gone! Still needs a clutch but I've fixed the engine. Swings and roundabouts innit. somewhatfoolish, The Moog, Schaefft and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirley Knott Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Result. The only thing better that finding and fixing an annoying rattle is finding and fixing an annoying rattle for free. Dick Longbridge, egg, Jim Bell and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tickman Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Saw the pictures of the Yaris and expected a sale thread! for rattle fixing for clutch slip Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted March 24, 2019 Author Share Posted March 24, 2019 Saw the pictures of the Yaris and expected a sale thread! for clutch slipShe's undecided at the minute. And it seems to be catching! Tickman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted March 26, 2019 Author Share Posted March 26, 2019 The AX is rocking dailly duties well enough but as I've just agreed to buy Bobthebeards Saab from the new fangled FOR SALE AND WANTED forum, the AX will be for sale/roffle. Commuter MACHIN.There's loads of pics and info in this thread but I'll do a round up below.It's a 1996 Citroen AX 1.0 (954) Elation.It's on just over 48k.Mot May 19.Taxed and insured to fuck you away down any road you like.It are red.It has 3 doors and 4 forward gears (one reverse).It is absolutely base spec.Manual steering.Manual glass sunroof.No abs.Manual windows.Manual mirrors.No air bags.No central locking.No imobilisor.No transponders, just two good old fashioned keys.Please check the MOT history, it's done ok.Had new budget tyres recently.Previous owner advised that it has recently had new cam belt, leads, plugs, coil, oil, oil/air filter and rear brakes.There is no history to corroborate this, but the bits I can see, look honest and recent.It has a Sony CD player and rear speakers that sounds far better than it has any right to.Seats are glorious.Pics flatter it but here's a couple (look back through thread for more).And now some non-arty pics taken this very day in poor light.I'm going to catch my breath and list characteristics in the next post. ProgRocker, loserone, Broadsword and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broadsword Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 Whoever buys the AX is going to get a cracking little motor! Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted March 26, 2019 Author Share Posted March 26, 2019 So what's the bad news? Well, it's got scratches and dents (see below) Other characteristics of note: Cabin blower only functions on level three. Drivers side rear cluster is French. Sometimes has a rest. A light tap with s finger wakes it up. The MOT man apparently perfected this technique during the last test. Car splutters a bit while driving occasionally. When I say occasionally, I mean occasionally in every journey, not once a fortnight. I just drive through it. It's a momentary issue. The interior boot trim panel is held on with cable ties. The passenger door doesn't like being slammed. It likes being closed gently. I don't think I can think of any other negs. I've driven it nearly 500 miles, it's a dailly and it's averaged over 60 mpg so far. It also has a full tank of petrol, that should be good for 600 miles on a run. Price is exactly what I paid £358. Other than tax it, insure it, and add £24 worth of mats and a gear lock, I've not spent money on it. If theres interest, roffle would be £6.00 a go. As ever, located in North East England, NE34. lesapandre and Broadsword 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schaefft Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 Damn, you are selling these quicker than I am able to find a day to come to South Shields! Sounds like a proper bargain though, how can you not like this? Ohdearme 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted March 26, 2019 Author Share Posted March 26, 2019 Damn, you are selling these quicker than I am able to find a day to come to South Shields! Sounds like a proper bargain though, how can you not like this? This sounds like you're not even trying though mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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