timolloyd Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 One Life Live It. Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New POD Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 3 hours ago, UltraWomble said: I are dissapoint - you no buy massey drive Cav. For at least 20 years I've quietly coverted a 4x4 cavy, and in particular the turbo. I'll never own one.....I tried to join an owners forum about 12 years ago and they banned me after 4 posts, because I said, I didn't have one, and with my budget as it was I might end up with a 2.5 V6 hatch instead. UltraWomble and Leyland Worldmaster 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted February 4, 2021 Author Share Posted February 4, 2021 4 minutes ago, New POD said: For at least 20 years I've quietly coverted a 4x4 cavy, and in particular the turbo. I'll never own one.....I tried to join an owners forum about 12 years ago and they banned me after 4 posts, because I said, I didn't have one, and with my budget as it was I might end up with a 2.5 V6 hatch instead. Imagine what they might have done if you said you had a 1.7 TD hatch! juular, New POD and UltraWomble 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New POD Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 6 hours ago, Jim Bell said: Imagine what they might have done if you said you had a 1.7 TD hatch! So much more practical. Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asimo Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 11 hours ago, Lacquer Peel said: Enjoyable new arrival. I have always admired the Panda 4x4. Did you know they are the only car as far as I know with a driven torsion beam rear axle? Also Renault Espace Quadra. Which just confirms Panda as being special shite. Jim Bell and Lacquer Peel 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 17 hours ago, Jim Bell said: Sorting the Cronch on second gear may prove more difficult and expensive but that is a worry for another day. Absolutely drivable and enjoyable as is. VID_20210129_134114.mp4 65.23 MB · 0 downloads Tried double declutching into second? Not ideal but should prolong the box for longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted February 5, 2021 Author Share Posted February 5, 2021 43 minutes ago, SiC said: Tried double declutching into second? Not ideal but should prolong the box for longer. Yeah. Makes no difference. Sure it should, but it doesn't. It's only really an issue on the downshift. It crunches changing up, but not as bad as you're usually speed matched well enough anyway. SiC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted February 5, 2021 Author Share Posted February 5, 2021 Off work today so thought I'd go all fiddly and try and find out why my bottom is sodden. Tickman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted February 5, 2021 Author Share Posted February 5, 2021 Google advised to check the duck bills. Well, their little houses cost a fortune if you want one for your pond, I know that much. I'm just joking, I know what duck bills are in this context really. I looked it up on the internet. There are two holes in the scuttle panel like this. They are hard to access without taking the wipers and top scuttle plastics off. In these holes should sit two plastic drain bastards, that drain through a stupid slit, that can be blocked by one leaf. They are meant to function thus. VID_20210205_114322.mp4 Tickman, GMcD and UltraWomble 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted February 5, 2021 Author Share Posted February 5, 2021 If they've never been cleaned or cleared, they may be blocked. To access them without dismantling shit in the rain, you will need a selection of random improvised tools. And if you were any good at HOOK A DUCK (bill) you might be able to fish and dig them out. It helps if they are absolutely backed solid with matter because then you can stab them with an old flatblade. So yeah. If you have a Fiat and your carpets are wet, check these mothers. I don't see any requirement to reinstall them, they're a shit design imo. A hole functions much better with no maintenance. So I just popped them through next doors letter box. rainagain, djim, CaptainBoom and 18 others 7 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 2 hours ago, Jim Bell said: I don't see any requirement to reinstall them, they're a shit design imo. A hole functions much better with no maintenance. Manufacturers install them to prevent fumes entering the cabin as they're often around intake vents for the cabin fans. They wouldn't install them if they didn't have to as they can save a lot of money on a production line - especially important to someone like Fiat. That being said, most chuck them away on their cars (not just on the Panda) when they get clogged up like this and people haven't died... Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeB Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 23 hours ago, Lacquer Peel said: Enjoyable new arrival. I have always admired the Panda 4x4. Did you know they are the only car as far as I know with a driven torsion beam rear axle? Beetle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeB Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 On 2/4/2021 at 6:04 PM, Jim Bell said: The cracked tyres, shit and don't hold air. And one has a hitchhiker poked in it. VID_20210121_091941.mp4 22.87 MB · 0 downloads Just screw it in a bit. Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted March 13, 2021 Author Share Posted March 13, 2021 The TD Cavalier has been on holiday in the countryside with @Jimbob McGregor where it has been treated to some improvements. BorniteIdentity, privatewire, Tickman and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted March 13, 2021 Author Share Posted March 13, 2021 The old bird has been treated to: Some welding to the bottom of the front arches, Near rear wheel cylinders, New master cylinder. Handbrake cables. Clean up, free up and lube of brakes all round. New front shocks. New front top mounts. A new rear spring. A CV boot. An engine mount. A new front section of exhaust. And he hit the horns with a hammer till one of them started to work. The Moog, BorniteIdentity, Craig the Princess and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted March 13, 2021 Author Share Posted March 13, 2021 Stanky, Coprolalia, Lacquer Peel and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted March 13, 2021 Author Share Posted March 13, 2021 rainagain, Tickman, 320touring and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMotor Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 Such a familiar sight those rust spots. It's actually a shock when you get a car and it's completely solid there and not welded up. Yet. Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted March 13, 2021 Author Share Posted March 13, 2021 In for the cylinder. Brakes far more brakey now. 320touring, Stanky, Coprolalia and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted March 13, 2021 Author Share Posted March 13, 2021 Brakes were bled by @Jimbob McGregor and his able helper. Floatylight, Coprolalia, Tickman and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted March 13, 2021 Author Share Posted March 13, 2021 Beep beep fixed. signal-2021-03-11-220519.mp4 GMcD, loserone, Floatylight and 6 others 7 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted March 13, 2021 Author Share Posted March 13, 2021 It's such a decent old car. After a shakedown, I went out to the country to pick it up. Engine is fantastic. Has to be my favourite engine in the world. Spiny Norman, RobT, blackboilersuit and 19 others 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted March 13, 2021 Author Share Posted March 13, 2021 Far anyone keeping track (mainly for me keeping track) What's been done since purchase: New Toyo T1rs all round. Fixed intermittent wiper function. Fixed windows electric windows. Fixed horn. New front shocks. New Bosch wipers (lol) New rear spring, Welding on front arch bottoms, New rear cylinders, New master cylinder, CV boot, Front section of exhaust, New front top mounts. One engine mount. Handbrake cables. Clean up, free up and lube of brakes all round. Erm. Think that's everything so far. The Moog, RobT, Dick Longbridge and 20 others 23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 That is one fine looking Cavalier, slab wheels suit it well. Its had a whole lot of love from you too. Bonus for being a diesel. Hope to get mine back soon. Matty and Lacquer Peel 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted March 13, 2021 Author Share Posted March 13, 2021 1 minute ago, Split_Pin said: That is one fine looking Cavalier, slab wheels suit it well. Its had a whole lot of love from you too. Bonus for being a diesel. Hope to get mine back soon. Fingers crossed for you man. I hope you can get it squared up. It looks like such a well cared for car over the years. Split_Pin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 Had 2 and loved both. Often wondered who needs anything more as an everyday car Jim Bell and Joey spud 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted March 13, 2021 Author Share Posted March 13, 2021 As an aside, it's still got a quarter of the tank it set off to collect @Split_Pins Cavalier from Mcoli loaded with (see earlier in Fred). I think that's more to do with the lack of use during lockdown but I'm confident it's getting mpg in the forties. The 1.7td lump hurries it along well enough and it cruises at 79.9 mph beautifully. It'll never beat modern diesels on speed or economy, but it's chock full of character and charm. Lacquer Peel, JMotor, Tickman and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 I just played the video to see if you'd left the blasphemy in, and couldn't hear it anything. Sorry about the ears, @Jimbob McGregor. Came downstairs to find Mrs L1 coming back inside looking confused and agitated. I'd had the sound coming out of the hifi over Bluetooth, and she thought some twat was blaring their horn outside 🤣 Cav feels grand, I enjoyed a little run out the other night and was surprised to be up to 80 before remembering that I was driving it to test the brakes. Lacquer Peel, Stanky, Jim Bell and 4 others 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 Oh, if you'd turned left where you took the pictures you'd end up down this road. Lacquer Peel, Jim Bell, Minimad5 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 1 minute ago, loserone said: Oh, if you'd turned left where you took the pictures you'd end up down this road. Down here we don't call surfaces like that as roads. 🤣 Dick Longbridge, JMotor and Jim Bell 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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