paulplom Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 I've no been completely idle mind. I did change the knackered Ariel. What the frig was wrong with a coat hinger? I have a silver disclok spare, if anyone wants it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonny69 Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 Only came in to ask how it was going with the Insight! How terribly dull! Mine has been sat for nearly 4 months through extended lockdown at Shateau 69 due to shielding. I did a discharge cycle a couple of weeks ago and will probably wait until I need to use it again before I do anything else. Assuming I ever get to go back to an actual workplace, that is. Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted July 15, 2020 Author Share Posted July 15, 2020 1 hour ago, paulplom said: What the frig was wrong with a coat hinger? I have a silver disclok spare, if anyone wants it. There was nothing to poke a coathanger into! I'll have that disclok for the Insight if it's still going @paulplom? Swap you for a box of beers? loserone 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulplom Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 I don't want owt for it. Give me a shout the next time you're through the tunnel. It needs a clean, it's been outside on some shelves for a while. only one key as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltraWomble Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 On 7/15/2020 at 11:20 AM, Jim Bell said: The Insight carries on being the best daily driver anyone could wish for. And thats why this time next week it will be up for ROFFL spike60 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted July 29, 2020 Author Share Posted July 29, 2020 Progress is being made with the crew cab 205. Popped into excellent local garage for a barrage of fine fettling. Bag of fixes: Big long pipe/rocket launcher: From under the ramp the verdict was that it's absolutely solid and well worth a bit of love. I should hope so at just cresting 70k, it barely even broken in. Work completed over the last couple of days: Oil and filters service (oil, air, fuel). Cam belt kit. Water pump and fresh coolant. Alternator belt. Full exhaust system manifold back. Various fuel lines including big long one front to back. (One had been leaking in the bay) Rocker cover gasket as it was pissing oil. Now the oil stays in the engine. With all that accomplished, it's fair to say all of the potentially fatal failure components have now been renewed. It's not all good news though. The KNOB has finally succumbed to NORMAL USE and began reducing itself to its former component parts. Shame knob. Being a dedicated follower of high fashion, I have ordered a replacement from that France over the water. Now that the petrol stays in all the right places, I thought I would treat to to twenty quids worth. Now that I've lavished expenditure on it, it's probably time to sell it. Undecided for the moment but work is looking more uncertain by the week so may have to go in the end. We shall see. Tickman, djim, Shirley Knott and 8 others 9 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted August 5, 2020 Author Share Posted August 5, 2020 And of course, as soon as you spend a load of money on a car, it sticks a cold and affectionless finger up your wrong end. The little TU started running like absolutely helmet when hot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted August 5, 2020 Author Share Posted August 5, 2020 Then my actual knob fell apart. Sad shaft. BorniteIdentity, Tickman, gm and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted August 5, 2020 Author Share Posted August 5, 2020 Me being a have a go hero and whatnot, I attempted to restore it using electric and burn. Greatly pleased with my efforts, I reattached it and engaged first gear. Saabnut and Tickman 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted August 5, 2020 Author Share Posted August 5, 2020 And of course it immediately fell apart again. Shirley Knott, privatewire, barefoot and 7 others 1 7 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted August 5, 2020 Author Share Posted August 5, 2020 Employ tape. There, that's double fixed. Then the postie knocked at the door with a new one. KNOB IN HAND LOL somewhatfoolish, dome, privatewire and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dome Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 2 minutes ago, Jim Bell said: Employ tape. There, that's double fixed. Then the postie knocked at the door with a new one. KNOB IN HAND LOL Phwoar. That is a splendid knob. Excellent work on this, would be a shame to see you have to move it on. Jim Bell and timolloyd 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted August 5, 2020 Author Share Posted August 5, 2020 The terrible running issues were investigated by poking things and wobbling things, hoping that something would be visibly and obviously wrong. This metal clip holding the carb air feed cap thing was undone (pretend I've circled it for clarity) This air filter housing connection was found to be loose. I tightened both. It made absolutely no difference at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted August 5, 2020 Author Share Posted August 5, 2020 The poor running was deemed (by me and people that know me) to be beyond my ability to diagnose. Back to the garage it went. barefoot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted August 5, 2020 Author Share Posted August 5, 2020 Heads were scratched. Everyone I'd spoken to, including the very helpful @320touring, @davehedgehog31, @Lacquer Peel, @Jimbob McGregor@loserone and @Tickman all agreed it was probably the coil breaking down. So the garage changed the plugs and leads. A short test drive gave tentatively positive results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted August 5, 2020 Author Share Posted August 5, 2020 I picked it up with little confidence that issues would be fully resolved but took it out for a decent punt. Sound ON to hear the TU ROAR!!!! After driving round for about an hour, everything seems well bar a couple of small splutters. It pulls like an absolute fish and trains like a Swiss great. Tickman, gm, Coprolalia and 6 others 7 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted August 5, 2020 Author Share Posted August 5, 2020 Now it's feeling happy again, I am feeling happy too. Sunny days. Jimbob McGregor, Shirley Knott, djim and 18 others 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 12 minutes ago, Jim Bell said: happy Best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirley Knott Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 Good craic re resolving the misfire , nice when things are simple/quick to sort. This doesn't seem to have caused too much trouble for a vehicle of that age so far... Just about every car I've ever bought has spent the first few months metaphorically shooting me with shit- I see it like taking on a rescue dog, they may have had troubled lives and suffered unknown abuse in previous homes, with love and care they come right in the end. Jim Bell, Sunny Jim, Saabnut and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted August 6, 2020 Author Share Posted August 6, 2020 10 hours ago, Shirley Knott said: Good craic re resolving the misfire , nice when things are simple/quick to sort. This doesn't seem to have caused too much trouble for a vehicle of that age so far... Just about every car I've ever bought has spent the first few months metaphorically shooting me with shit- I see it like taking on a rescue dog, they may have had troubled lives and suffered unknown abuse in previous homes, with love and care they come right in the end. That's a nice perspective to have man. Great way of looking at it. Think I've been somewhat spoiled with good fortune. Ive gotten used to £400 cars that just work fine. It's a fantastic old car that's barely run in really and hopefully now it's had most of the major service bits attended to, it'll be a happy puppy. loserone, paulplom, Saabnut and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 That's good, because obviously I've bought it. Is the Insight for sale yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asimo Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 Yes it is. Good luck with the sale. Hope it is as easy a sell for you as it was for me! https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=645193372770675&set=pcb.2643748455868196&type=3&__tn__=HH-R&eid=ARB54GBHxJnK5XeuYras8yCTd0uvQCLaw_GpbnY5-L0z4MkYIw32xSahfEnxOu_FOTT13Fa_zFRl4RR3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 i would like to fondle one of these at some point dont get the grid charge thing - is that let it go flat then re energise? @Jim Bell pm details please - @jonny69 does slight use hurt them - do they like to be used (just read your its been sat 4 months) fanks marra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted August 24, 2020 Author Share Posted August 24, 2020 2 minutes ago, hairnet said: i would like to fondle one of these at some point dont get the grid charge thing - is that let it go flat then re energise? @Jim Bell pm details please - @jonny69 does slight use hurt them - do they like to be used (just read your its been sat 4 months) fanks marra Grid charging conditions the battery a bit and extends service life. If you're seriously interested @hairnet, I can shoot you my phone number over for a chat. Slight use hasn't bothered this one, but leaving it sat still for 6 months might put one in a mood. Nothing that a charge and resumption of use wouldn't solve though. @Asimo and @jonny69 can probs advise you better than me mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Earrings Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 3 hours ago, Asimo said: Yes it is. Good luck with the sale. Hope it is as easy a sell for you as it was for me! https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=645193372770675&set=pcb.2643748455868196&type=3&__tn__=HH-R&eid=ARB54GBHxJnK5XeuYras8yCTd0uvQCLaw_GpbnY5-L0z4MkYIw32xSahfEnxOu_FOTT13Fa_zFRl4RR3 Lol no way! Why are you seeking @Jim Bell? We could have been insight pals and done amazing things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted August 24, 2020 Author Share Posted August 24, 2020 20 minutes ago, sims00 said: Lol no way! Why are you seeking @Jim Bell? We could have been insight pals and done amazing things. The ever spinning carousel of material delights has completed its 6 month rotation and I'm very skint again. Pat Earrings and Agila 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agila Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 35 minutes ago, Jim Bell said: The ever spinning carousel of material delights has completed its 6 month rotation and I'm very skint again. Shame. Should sell quickly. Stick an advert on here and maybe get first refusal on having it back when circumstances improve. Kringle and Jim Bell 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted August 26, 2020 Author Share Posted August 26, 2020 Insight now advertised for sale, with comprehensive description. Aston Martin and Tickman 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonny69 Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 On 8/24/2020 at 6:15 PM, hairnet said: i would like to fondle one of these at some point dont get the grid charge thing - is that let it go flat then re energise? @Jim Bell pm details please - @jonny69 does slight use hurt them - do they like to be used (just read your its been sat 4 months) fanks marra Grid charging. The batteries in these are all old gits now. A grid charger is just a mains charger for the hybrid battery, for use when the battery gets out of balance and starts to throw errors. You can cycle the battery by charging, discharging and recharging a couple of times. This re-balances the battery and you'll get most of the original capacity and performance back. Honda never made chargers or specified charge/discharge routines, so all grid chargers are either aftermarket or home made. They prefer to be used but it doesn't do it a lot of harm sitting. Mine has sat for over a year when I couldn't be bothered to sell it and then 5 months over lockdown. I'd say using it every day is fine, once a week is fine, once every two weeks is pushing it a bit if the battery is a bit tired but will probably be fine, once every 3 weeks is probably not enough, once a month will probably make it force charge itself quite a lot and might hit fuel economy. You can just start them up after they've been standing. I put a new 12V battery on mine after it had sat for 14-16 months and it just started on the hybrid battery and ran like I'd last used it the day before. Probably because Honda. Self-charged itself for a bit to see where the battery was and then ran as normal like nothing had happened. But it's kinder on the hybrid battery if you can trickle charge it first if it has been standing for months. Buy the bastard. hairnet, Jim Bell, yes oui si and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted September 14, 2020 Author Share Posted September 14, 2020 Sometimes the first time you see a car you just want to buy it. You just want to sit in it and beep the horn. Sometimes you see a car and it just seems right and good. And if you're lucky, and good people are nice to you, you might end up owning it. Here is the tale of one such car. rantingYoof, loserone, Cavcraft and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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