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Jim Bell

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We’re switching to South Africa now, to interview some more real people about what concerns them in these difficult times.

This is Ryan.

Ryan, you’re a Hammerkop Bird, am I right?

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Yiss Skizz, thet’s correct, I em.  Howzit.

And tell us about what’s troubling you, Ryan.

Well Skizz, two things. I’m worried about all the prejudice and intolerance in the world. My friend Shona, who’s a Secretary Bird even though that name has connotations of sexist stereotypes, is getting trolled on Insta because of her ‘funny walk’ and people are saying she deserves to be eaten by a Harpy Eagle. That’s like, really wrong.

That must be very difficult for you and Shona, Ryan. What’s the second thing that’s troubling you?

Well, it’s this bloke.

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I heard he’s bought a small French hatchback and I’m bloody terrified he’s going to bash out the dents with my head.

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7 minutes ago, AlsoMike said:

First time this wee beastie has been out of Lincolnshire i think, it has led a sheltered life.  And deffo the furthest its been driven in one go in years, so i doff my cap. May it convey you in a suitably gallic fashion.

Good to meet you man, pleased it didnt expire on the A1.

If you're going to leave Lincolnshire, you might as well leave it properly. 

It was great dancing between the wagons on the big road. It's an unusually decent 5th gear cruiser given its a 32 year old hatchback. 

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Gavin. 

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Is there anything bothering you perticularly Gavin?

 

"As a Shoebill Bird, I have been the target of hate and derision since I was but a chick. They call me clog-face, they call be boot-nose. That's not my name. Thats not my name. I hope that in the future, people can be better educated about the differences in life, so that we may all better co-exist in tolerance under a canopy of mutual respect."

 

 

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Careful though. Because I WILL eat your fucking cat. 

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18 minutes ago, BL Bloke said:

It's in better condition than mine was.

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Are cracked knobs a common problem?

 

Very common. So common in fact that a replica market emerged as they've been nla for a long time. You can get the replica replacements on eBay now at a reasonable rate but the fits not the best. I dunno why Peugeot didn't just fucking thread the lever like normal car companies. 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/293148949832

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Etc

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37 minutes ago, paulplom said:

Is it possible to remove the knob and tap a thread on the end of the stick? The world would be your oyster then.

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It's been a while since I pulled a knob, but I THINK there's protruding sections from the shaft with vertical splines on to aid the idiotic push fit system. So not simply. Though I may be mis-remembering. 

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12 minutes ago, Jim Bell said:

It's been a while since I pulled a knob, but I THINK there's protruding sections from the shaft with vertical splines on to aid the idiotic push fit system. So not simply. Though I may be mis-remembering. 

The shaft under the knob is cloverleaf and is ribbed for her pleasure. You can't fit universals to these gear levers very easily without taking a few cm off the top.

This is the earlier 1980-1985 knob which also fits the shaft, as you can see underneath it takes a square section shaft.

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EDIT - I see BLBloke got in before me!

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40 minutes ago, Jim Bell said:

Everything is always for sale man. Offers perpetually entertained. 

I've just insured and taxed it though so only just settling into ownership. 

Let's wait until you get bored. Would be even better if that coincides with another forum member having a need to travel from your neck of the woods to south devon... otherwise it's going to be an expensive collection mission...

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2 hours ago, Shirley Knott said:

Neatly a month sans updates.

Wagwan?

I have been stockpiling parts like a demented lockdown squirrel with a view to a BIG REFRESH on the 205. 

The big pile so far consists of:

Downpipe, middle section and backbox (with associated gaskets, hangers, bolts and clamps)

It's blowing from somewhere up the front, I don't look of this join and the back box is welded to the centre currently. 

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Filters and fluids. 

Cam belt, water pump, alternator belt. 

 

Fuel lines (few bits of clear hose on at the mo, which isn't ideal)

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Also got some bottom arms, drive shafts, wing mirror to go on at some point. 

 

Should be a great, sorted example once it's all done. 

 

 

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The Insight carries on being the best daily driver anyone could wish for. 

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Still used and enjoyed most days. Still not gotten round to grid charging it, still loving it.  

It's preposterously reliable for such a complex piece of machinery and it's still getting high 60s mpg just doing 2 mile cold runs to the shops and back. 

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