gadgetgricey Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 In an Alfa 147? Tickman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robson3022 Posted July 27, 2020 Author Share Posted July 27, 2020 3 minutes ago, gadgetgricey said: In an Alfa 147? Haha ? In an Octavia. Started it up and because I haven’t used it for a while I left it ticking over while I was cleaning the inside out. Obviously I cleaned around the switch and things got out and closed the door.......shit! Cord Fourteener 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cord Fourteener Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 Oops! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robson3022 Posted July 27, 2020 Author Share Posted July 27, 2020 Got the oh shit kit out and fettled it after about half an hour. Kit consisted of a door stop, two chisels, 5 weed lining pegs, 2 micro fibre cloths, gaffa tape and a bbq tool. 1 shallow dent as the only damage! Car is for sale if anyone’s interested. It’s not getting a proper ad when one sold recently for £150 on here! This ones £900. gm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robson3022 Posted July 27, 2020 Author Share Posted July 27, 2020 4 minutes ago, Tim_E said: Oops! Oops indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robson3022 Posted July 27, 2020 Author Share Posted July 27, 2020 Bad times. I’ve bought and sold quite a bit over lock down and lots of it I’ve toyed with keeping. Certainly the T5 Volvo, the Bini S and the ML but the XC70 trumped them all and I was almost certain I was keeping it long term...... Until tomorrow where it’s being p/xd against something else. I’m a bit gutted and was hit with buyers regret as soon as I sent the deposit! The xc70 is a great car and I’ll certainly be on the look out for another. Tune in at 6am for tomorrow’s collection!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robson3022 Posted July 28, 2020 Author Share Posted July 28, 2020 Here we go. Car I’m going for was advertised for all of about 20 minutes before I decided to go for it. Genuinely gutted the Volvo is going as it suits my needs but I couldn’t resist! I’m confident with this one so minimal collection kit. Have a collection rainbow. You won’t always find a pot of gold. Today it’s an Indian restaurant. Poo count 0 even Ralph the Goldendoodle says it’s too early for one! DoctorRetro, gadgetgricey and paulplom 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robson3022 Posted July 28, 2020 Author Share Posted July 28, 2020 Whippet sick for breakfast. Poo count = 0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robson3022 Posted July 28, 2020 Author Share Posted July 28, 2020 Took the scenic route fraught with danger!!!! 1 hour left, poo count still 0 Second Breakfast should encourage that to change. paulplom, Flat4 and gm 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robson3022 Posted July 28, 2020 Author Share Posted July 28, 2020 Collected pez shot and poo count combo 1. In a bit of a rush to get home. Shouldn’t be a problem in this!!! 20/10 Neil is a top shitter. Loses a point from last time after no sausage rolls. Gains 3 points for offering me something else that I might be back for. paulplom, DoctorRetro, The Moog and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernMonkey Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 You would have been the lucky recipient of a apple topped pork pie from the local butcher/pie specialist (taste a lot better than they sound, trust me) if I’d had a bit more notice of your arrival ? Flat4, The Moog and Robson3022 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robson3022 Posted July 28, 2020 Author Share Posted July 28, 2020 8 minutes ago, NorthernMonkey said: You would have been the lucky recipient of a apple topped pork pie from the local butcher/pie specialist (taste a lot better than they sound, trust me) if I’d had a bit more notice of your arrival ? Haha home now. Thanks again mate. Drives really well. Still going to miss the Volvo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cord Fourteener Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 Wow, what is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robson3022 Posted July 29, 2020 Author Share Posted July 29, 2020 2 hours ago, Tim_E said: Wow, what is it? Nissan Elgrand. 3.5 V6, 260bhp, 8 seater, dog carrier, camper, skip wagon!!! bangernomics and Cord Fourteener 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cord Fourteener Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 8 hours ago, Robson3022 said: Nissan Elgrand. 3.5 V6, 260bhp, 8 seater, dog carrier, camper, skip wagon!!! Tasty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulplom Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 Only 260 from 3.5 litres? Needs a turbo mate. Robson3022 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robson3022 Posted July 29, 2020 Author Share Posted July 29, 2020 Fuel gauge tells lies in this thankfully! I was warned of this by @NorthernMonkey. Put £70 when I set off yesterday and it didn’t click to full. Driven home then went to use it today and it was getting close where it was when I picked it up. I was a little concerned as I’d only done about 130 miles. Went to the fuel station expecting to have to put a fortune in......£40.....click! Result. Need to pay more attention to work out what sort of MPGs it does (and stay off the loud pedal as it’s comically fast for a van). paulplom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robson3022 Posted July 29, 2020 Author Share Posted July 29, 2020 4 hours ago, paulplom said: Only 260 from 3.5 litres? Needs a turbo mate. I should have brought it to the track day. Just done some research and I’m 20bhp out it’s only 240. Positively slow.... gm and paulplom 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernMonkey Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 When I bought it, I did the same...brimmed it at the closest filling station then filled up at home...I managed about 32mpg on the motorway being sensible but as you get used to the performance, it’s easy to get low 20s ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robson3022 Posted July 29, 2020 Author Share Posted July 29, 2020 1 minute ago, NorthernMonkey said: When I bought it, I did the same...brimmed it at the closest filling station then filled up at home...I managed about 32mpg on the motorway being sensible but as you get used to the performance, it’s easy to get low 20s ? Yeah 32mpg isn’t as awful as I thought! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robson3022 Posted August 6, 2020 Author Share Posted August 6, 2020 So I’ve owned this fine steed just over a week. It needs a bit of a clean out and a polish. I need to sort the headlights although there bright enough. I think I’ll get the front and back bumpers painted which will tidy it up no end and remove the decals (id like some originals but I imagine there expensive.) Its a great thing to drive, isn’t too bad on fuel and was really handy when I had to move a few people around the other day. It’s a shame the air cons gone but the sunroofs all work which is good. Have a photo of it pretending to be the Volvo and earning its keep. Flat4, paulplom, Floatylight and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robson3022 Posted August 6, 2020 Author Share Posted August 6, 2020 I’m never going to have the 3 days this needs to get the interior tip top. So I’ll have to do it in little bits. Pulled this seat down for the first time to see if it was sleepable and.. it was grim. I’ve given it a wipe and scrub but I need to get the wet vac in there anyway. paulplom and DVee8 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robson3022 Posted August 22, 2020 Author Share Posted August 22, 2020 So the party bus is going to get it’s first outing as a camper on Monday so is getting a good clean today after I’ve done some birthday shopping for Mrs Robson3022. @NorthernMonkey @colc did either of you guys investigate the fuel gauge problem? It’s pissing me off. It normally gives you a rough idea but today it was showing just below a quarter tank so I topped it up. I managed to get a grand total of £37 in!!!! It’s now showing half a tank. Any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket88 Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 4 minutes ago, Robson3022 said: So the party bus is going to get it’s first outing as a camper on Monday so is getting a good clean today after I’ve done some birthday shopping for Mrs Robson3022. @NorthernMonkey @colc did either of you guys investigate the fuel gauge problem? It’s pissing me off. It normally gives you a rough idea but today it was showing just below a quarter tank so I topped it up. I managed to get a grand total of £37 in!!!! It’s now showing half a tank. Any ideas? The fuel gauge is wildly inaccurate..............we had the same issues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robson3022 Posted August 22, 2020 Author Share Posted August 22, 2020 54 minutes ago, colc said: The fuel gauge is wildly inaccurate..............we had the same issues Any info on its history @colc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket88 Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 Apart from topping up with oil and getting the plugs changed, it never gave me any issues.I got it from County Cars in Rochester. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robson3022 Posted August 22, 2020 Author Share Posted August 22, 2020 38 minutes ago, colc said: Apart from topping up with oil and getting the plugs changed, it never gave me any issues.I got it from County Cars in Rochester. Yeah it seems to use a little oil! Good to know you changed the plugs saves me a job. I love it I’d just like to try and find a bit of history for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robson3022 Posted August 22, 2020 Author Share Posted August 22, 2020 Gave this some wet vac action today. Going to sleep in it on Monday so thought it best to try and get it a bit less grim. First up was the disgusting folding rear seat. doesn’t look it but it’s much better. Attacked the rear carpets which has made it much nicer. I need some more time to do the rest but this will do for now. activate van mode These drill brushes are possibly my best ever purchase. water was particularly grim. Probably needs another going over but smells so much better now. Just need to find another spare 5 hours to do the rest! Tenmil Socket, Flat4, rainagain and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Q Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 Good result, where are the brushes from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulplom Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 Yes, Where did you get that whizzer for the drill? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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