Dan302 Posted December 11, 2020 Author Share Posted December 11, 2020 I meant to take a few photos to compareĀ it but forgot! I also meant to take a pic of the damaged wiper arm too, I'm useless! Eyersey1234 and Cord Fourteener 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bezzabsa Posted December 11, 2020 Share Posted December 11, 2020 these seed always look like an Astra to me...must be getting old as ALL cars are looking similar now...and colours are either silver black or white!! crad, Eyersey1234 and Dan302 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan302 Posted December 11, 2020 Author Share Posted December 11, 2020 7 hours ago, bezzabsa said: these seed always look like an Astra to me...must be getting old as ALL cars are looking similar now...and colours are either silver black or white!! Mines silver, its so anonymous its a nightmare to find in a busy car park! Eyersey1234 and Cord Fourteener 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyersey1234 Posted December 11, 2020 Share Posted December 11, 2020 1 hour ago, Dan302 said: Mines silver, its so anonymous its a nightmare to find in a busy car park! I had that trouble with my old Fiesta, I was always losing the bloody thing in a car park. At least the Focus being a bright blue I stand a chance of finding it š¤£ Dan302 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan302 Posted January 9, 2021 Author Share Posted January 9, 2021 I got a dash cam for my birthday so have fitted that, managed to tuck the cable just under the front edge of the headlining then I used to little hook with sticky pads to route it down the A pillar and down the dash. They aren't very stick so shouldn't mark the plastic if I remove them. Cord Fourteener and Eyersey1234 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cord Fourteener Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 10 hours ago, Dan302 said: I got a dash cam for my birthday so have fitted that, managed to tuck the cable just under the front edge of the headlining then I used to little hook with sticky pads to route it down the A pillar and down the dash. They aren't very stick so shouldn't mark the plastic if I remove them. One of those things you hope never to have to rely on, but if you do then you're very glad you've got it there. Dan302 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan302 Posted January 9, 2021 Author Share Posted January 9, 2021 1 hour ago, Tim_E said: One of those things you hope never to have to rely on, but if you do then you're very glad you've got it there. Thats what I was thinking, I've been meaning to buy one for ages but never got round to it, a good birthday pressie though Cord Fourteener 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cord Fourteener Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 10 hours ago, Dan302 said: Thats what I was thinking, I've been meaning to buy one for ages but never got round to it, a good birthday pressie though Yes, I could actually get round to buying one but we got them as early christmas present! Ā Dan302 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan302 Posted January 10, 2021 Author Share Posted January 10, 2021 It will be useful for recording old chod i drive past š Cord Fourteener 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan302 Posted January 30, 2021 Author Share Posted January 30, 2021 The Ceed was due aĀ service so ordered oil and filter, coolant, air filter and cabin filter ready.Ā I then decided its too cold and wet for buggering about underneath a carĀ so popped it over to my usual garage for the oil and filter and a coolant change (it uses the shorter life blue coolant and I don't know when it was last changed) I did the air and cabin filters myself and have to say they were probably the easiest I've ever done. Just 4 clips for the air filter and plenty of space to work. It wasn't the worst I've seen but was ready for changing. (I photographed the old one but forgot a side by side shot) The cabin filter again was really easy to do and definitely needed doing! Its two small filter side by side in RHD Ceeds. The Moog, Eyersey1234, Split_Pin and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyersey1234 Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 On 1/9/2021 at 10:24 AM, Dan302 said: I got a dash cam for my birthday so have fitted that, managed to tuck the cable just under the front edge of the headlining then I used to little hook with sticky pads to route it down the A pillar and down the dash. They aren't very stick so shouldn't mark the plastic if I remove them. I keep meaning to get a dash cam, must do it soonĀ Cord Fourteener and Dan302 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan302 Posted February 23, 2021 Author Share Posted February 23, 2021 22 minutes ago, Eyersey1234 said: I keep meaning to get a dash cam, must do it soonĀ As @Tim_Esays if you ever need on you will be glad of it. They are really cheap now too. Eyersey1234 and Cord Fourteener 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan302 Posted April 4, 2021 Author Share Posted April 4, 2021 Sounds like the clutch bearing is f*cked so it will be getting a new clutch kit soon. Its cost me nothing other than service parts really so far so can't complain.Ā Ā Andyrew, Split_Pin and Cord Fourteener 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 Might go on like that for years, how bad is the noise? Dan302 and Cord Fourteener 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan302 Posted April 4, 2021 Author Share Posted April 4, 2021 4 hours ago, Split_Pin said: Might go on like that for years, how bad is the noise? Fairly noticeable, sounds like when a tensioner on a belt or a pulley goes bad. I will monitor but I think its only started recently. I'd like to get it done while I know I've the cash put aside, if I leave it until its really bad I might be skint by then! Cord Fourteener 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cord Fourteener Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 On 2/23/2021 at 2:00 PM, Eyersey1234 said: I keep meaning to get a dash cam, must do it soonĀ I got his n hers Apeman C370 for Ā£30 each and a hardwire kit for another Ā£20 each, I'm considering getting a third without the hardwire kitĀ for the Volvo too ( the 740 has no OBD2), they are decent and to get significantly better you have to pay significantly more, so they are ideal really. And they really compact and hide behind the rearview mirror.Ā I'm sure there are other great ones but I can confirm this one works well and gives good video.Ā Just don't let dashcam overship make you accelerate into dangerĀ shouting 'Dashcamuhrah m9'. Dan302 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan302 Posted April 20, 2021 Author Share Posted April 20, 2021 Had the Kia's clutch changed today due to the bearing. I was pleased to see they fitted an LUK clutch kit. The old clutch was a genuine part but was well worn. The old bearing barely turns and had worn into the spring finger things (I've kept the bearing as a keepsake, I'll upload a video of how f*cked it isĀ if I remember) The clutch pedal now feels mega light Eyersey1234, The Moog and Split_Pin 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyersey1234 Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 On 4/20/2021 at 4:49 PM, Dan302 said: Had the Kia's clutch changed today due to the bearing. I was pleased to see they fitted an LUK clutch kit. The old clutch was a genuine part but was well worn. The old bearing barely turns and had worn into the spring finger things (I've kept the bearing as a keepsake, I'll upload a video of how f*cked it isĀ if I remember) The clutch pedal now feels mega light Chodtastic news. Glad you got it sorted.Ā Dan302 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyersey1234 Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 How's the Seed running Dan?Ā Dan302 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan302 Posted July 27, 2021 Author Share Posted July 27, 2021 4 hours ago, Eyersey1234 said: How's the Seed running Dan?Ā Hi Sam, it's running great thanks, much better to drive now its had the clutch replaced. There's a bit of an exhaust blow and I might treat it to new plugs and strip and clean the brakes but no real problems to report. Andyrew and Eyersey1234 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan302 Posted August 22, 2021 Author Share Posted August 22, 2021 Car is booked in for a brake clean up/service which will hopefully sort the occasional sticking rear caliper. There's also a blow in the exhaust for them to sort. Eyersey1234 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan302 Posted August 26, 2021 Author Share Posted August 26, 2021 Got the exhaust patch but was warned it may need a new section soonish as it's a bit thin. Fine for now though. The brakes aren't noisy now they've have a good clean/service and the handbrake has been adjusted. Andyrew and Split_Pin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan302 Posted September 21, 2021 Author Share Posted September 21, 2021 The exhaust as started blowing again and its up for MOT next month so it's going in today to have the exhaust sorted. Cord Fourteener 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cord Fourteener Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 Enjoy the noises for the rest of the week and the weekend! Dan302 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan302 Posted September 21, 2021 Author Share Posted September 21, 2021 It's fixed now! MOT booked for Friday as I'm busy with work so it's got to get done a bit early Cord Fourteener and Eyersey1234 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan302 Posted September 24, 2021 Author Share Posted September 24, 2021 MOT passed today Cord Fourteener, Eyersey1234 and Split_Pin 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyersey1234 Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 Chodtastic news. What was the fail for?Ā Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan302 Posted September 24, 2021 Author Share Posted September 24, 2021 1 hour ago, Eyersey1234 said: Chodtastic news. What was the fail for?Ā Oh yes forgot to post, bulb and washer jet (which I'd been meaning to try and unblock for ages!) Ā Cord Fourteener and Eyersey1234 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cord Fourteener Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 Sorted, another year of merry motoring! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan302 Posted September 25, 2021 Author Share Posted September 25, 2021 2 hours ago, Cord Fourteener said: Sorted, another year of merry motoring! Absolutely! I'll get the drop links etc done at some point but there's no rush. I may treat it to some new tyres too but again there's no rush! Cord Fourteener 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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