garbaldy Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 2 hours ago, Robson3022 said: Can anyone recommend a nice easy to use bleed kit? As I need to bleed this up properly? All you need is a long piece of clear pipe and a jar, piece of piss that way, I've got an easy bleed but never use it sometimes kiss works best. Robson3022 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robson3022 Posted February 28, 2021 Author Share Posted February 28, 2021 Spent some time de minging this with my new pressure washer. Boot carpet will get cleaner as it was still pulling dirty water out but I was worried about how much water I’d put in. Will give it time to dry out and give It another going over. Slowly getting there! Twiggy, gm, aldo135 and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robson3022 Posted March 21, 2021 Author Share Posted March 21, 2021 Urgh what have I done. A6 Allroad 2.5 diesel stanced yo* Well it has an air bag issue (don’t they all) so it’s on the bottom. Has a pretty substantial mystery oil leak. Is damp inside from somewhere and the breaks don’t. Ah yes and it is sans MOT. I have hopefully (read stupidly) bought this to try and tidy and use if I sell the Elgrand. The white one went this week that means the silver one could go at any moment. I’m trying to do a bit more on my cars so why not by one with complex suspension and the likes. Drives well in Australia. PS if some other nutter wants to try and fix it as always everything is for sale and this would be cheap cheap!! crad 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cort1977 Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 On 2/25/2021 at 1:28 PM, garbaldy said: All you need is a long piece of clear pipe and a jar, piece of piss that way, I've got an easy bleed but never use it sometimes kiss works best. Have to say, I have found this is the best way assuming you have an assistant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garbaldy Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 25 minutes ago, cort1977 said: Have to say, I have found this is the best way assuming you have an assistant. Nope no assistant required as long as the open end of the clear pipe is under brake fluid then air can't get back up the pipe, I always make sure the pipe is higher that the bleed nipple by a good 10 or so inches too and you can pump a a few times then get out and view when any bubbles stop. cort1977 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robson3022 Posted March 22, 2021 Author Share Posted March 22, 2021 1 minute ago, garbaldy said: Nope no assistant required as long as the open end of the clear pipe is under brake fluid then air can't get back up the pipe, I always make sure the pipe is higher that the bleed nipple by a good 10 or so inches too and you can pump a a few times then get out and view when any bubbles stop. Yeah still haven’t tried this. Currently enjoying driving it with much brake pedal travel!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spartacus Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 Don't those Audi's have an ECU or multi plug in the boot that gets wet and causes all these suspension issues? Get it over on the 'Modernshite' section, I'm sure a regular over there will know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robson3022 Posted March 22, 2021 Author Share Posted March 22, 2021 3 hours ago, spartacus said: Don't those Audi's have an ECU or multi plug in the boot that gets wet and causes all these suspension issues? Get it over on the 'Modernshite' section, I'm sure a regular over there will know. It is wet in the boot!!!! I’ve just ordered a rebuild kit for the pump though as it doesn’t sound healthy and at £25 if it doesn’t solve the problem I’m not too worried. Will have a check though! spartacus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bezzabsa Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 Have you still got the ML......I tried to work out if you had or not, but gave up as my head hurt!!! Robson3022 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robson3022 Posted March 23, 2021 Author Share Posted March 23, 2021 8 hours ago, bezzabsa said: Have you still got the ML......I tried to work out if you had or not, but gave up as my head hurt!!! No ML went ages ago! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Q Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 RE your allroad, both bags and pumps can give trouble, if there is a bag leak the pump runs more, overheats etc.Do you hear it trying to pump when you ask it to go up? Even with a leak they will normally get up to height eventually, you might need to have a few goes of pump till it stops > ignition on/off > pump again.If you can get it up you can just check the bags for leaks with soapy water. Rears and fronts are paired so if one is leaking it will drop the other side to match.If it won't go up try rebuilding the pump with this kit https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/161120430069 easy as pie, the guy has some YouTube videos. You can do it without taking the pump off the car.If you have bag leaks just get the cheapest China specials off eBay for £50 a corner, seems like they fail about every 2 years no matter how much you spend on bags.https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/323214031467 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robson3022 Posted March 23, 2021 Author Share Posted March 23, 2021 1 hour ago, Dave_Q said: RE your allroad, both bags and pumps can give trouble, if there is a bag leak the pump runs more, overheats etc. Do you hear it trying to pump when you ask it to go up? Even with a leak they will normally get up to height eventually, you might need to have a few goes of pump till it stops > ignition on/off > pump again. If you can get it up you can just check the bags for leaks with soapy water. Rears and fronts are paired so if one is leaking it will drop the other side to match. If it won't go up try rebuilding the pump with this kit https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/161120430069 easy as pie, the guy has some YouTube videos. You can do it without taking the pump off the car. If you have bag leaks just get the cheapest China specials off eBay for £50 a corner, seems like they fail about every 2 years no matter how much you spend on bags.https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/323214031467 This is the plan!!! I’ve found the guy who makes those and he’s mega helpful. Got a pump rebuild kit ordered so will go from there. For £25 it doesn’t really matter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robson3022 Posted April 30, 2021 Author Share Posted April 30, 2021 Well where are we at on the merry go round. Audi A6 was sold broken. I even made a little profit on it. Volvo XC70 was used for a short while but is now surplus to requirements. Silver elgrand flew an MOT and continues to be ace. however I may have it’s replacement on the way up courtesy of @worldofceri place bets now..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robson3022 Posted June 10, 2021 Author Share Posted June 10, 2021 Forgot to update this so we all know by now the correct number of Elgrands is 2. Well the silver one went the same day that this 3.5 v6 beast arrived it was pressed into service as top shit shifter, camper and generally pretty good at everything except sipping fuel vehicle. In the mean time @NorthernMonkeydropped this fine steed off in exchange for the Sharan with a dicky clutch and no brakes that I’d agreed to sell for someone at work. After me being a berk and flattening the battery of the Sharan NM fettled it and got down the road. I insured it and gave it to my bro to use for a week or so with the intention of using it for a while to stop having to pay for fuel in the elgrand. I’ve had it about 3 weeks and it does going down the road not using fuel very well. What it doesn’t do well is open with the remote meaning I can’t get in the boot! It was working fine so I just need a fob battery. It’s days are numbered at Shotley Bridge with its replacement coming next week sometime and a swap for something a little different. The elgrand has been doing duties well and we’ve been away in it a couple of times. What a difference the awning makes as well it’s ideal! However I was getting a little nervous that I appeared to only have one Elgrand. So I took out my elgrand light and put it to the sky for the UKs premier Nissan Elgrand transporter........ @worldofceri answered the call. Another one! This is a Ryder autotec less miles, twin sunroofs, twin electric doors a slightly nicer place to sit. I actually prefer the look of the older one to be fair but this has electric curtains man. Who doesn’t want electric curtains! It was bought sans MOT so I chucked it at Andy who declared it needed a steering uj, 2 tyres and the fog light fettling. I’ll take that. So equilibrium has been restored.....or has it, a deal has been struck with elgrand number 1 for a “runaround” 🤦🏻Stay tuned for next weeks episode of WTF am I doing. outlaw118, Cookiesouwest, RichardK and 5 others 6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worldofceri Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 Have another picture… The sun was shining over Andy’s Garage that day. Special mention to @Inspector Morose for helping out with the collection leg of the trip. loserone, Twiggy, Robson3022 and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookiesouwest Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 27 minutes ago, worldofceri said: Have another picture… The sun was shining over Andy’s Garage that day. Special mention to @Inspector Morose for helping out with the collection leg of the trip. Nice truck @worldofceri worldofceri 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robson3022 Posted June 11, 2021 Author Share Posted June 11, 2021 7 hours ago, worldofceri said: Have another picture… The sun was shining over Andy’s Garage that day. Special mention to @Inspector Morose for helping out with the collection leg of the trip. A cars not a car without a photo outside of the concrete walls of Bruntons!!! loserone 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robson3022 Posted June 15, 2021 Author Share Posted June 15, 2021 Live collection! travel time approx 3 hours in total. Swappage happening at Tebay. deal is with a trusted Shitter for an absolute beauty of a motor!!! Poo count 0 for both me and my co pilot. Shite Ron, The Moog, dome and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robson3022 Posted June 15, 2021 Author Share Posted June 15, 2021 Like the mighty so solid crew once said “21 minutes to go” or something like that! The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robson3022 Posted June 15, 2021 Author Share Posted June 15, 2021 New whip gangster!!! Pez shot! SRi05, privatewire and The Moog 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRi05 Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 Think the dog preferred the Elgrand 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robson3022 Posted June 15, 2021 Author Share Posted June 15, 2021 1 hour ago, SRi05 said: Think the dog preferred the Elgrand 😂 Haha aye he’s a big fan like. Good job we have the other one. He is often found in the elgrand if I’ve left the door open! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worldofceri Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 Oddly enough I was on the top end of the M6 today and got overtaken by an R reg Elgrand. (Or at least I think it was.) Made me think of you, naturally. Robson3022 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernMonkey Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 Today, I am mostly talking Japanese…. I really need to find out what the carwings button does?! 😂 Robson3022 and The Moog 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robson3022 Posted June 15, 2021 Author Share Posted June 15, 2021 10 minutes ago, NorthernMonkey said: Today, I am mostly talking Japanese…. I really need to find out what the carwings button does?! 😂 Puts the wings out on the car obvs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robson3022 Posted June 15, 2021 Author Share Posted June 15, 2021 21 minutes ago, worldofceri said: Oddly enough I was on the top end of the M6 today and got overtaken by an R reg Elgrand. (Or at least I think it was.) Made me think of you, naturally. I feel like between you, me Neil and Andy we could have some sort of underground Elgrand importers emporium going. Someone has just put on one of the Facebook pages anyone selling an Elgrand in the Tyne and Wear area 🤦🏻♂️. I’ve sent him a message..... loserone 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robson3022 Posted June 15, 2021 Author Share Posted June 15, 2021 I’m off to look for ageless number plates for the haudi. Unless anyone has one somewhere The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernMonkey Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 2 minutes ago, Robson3022 said: Puts the wings out on the car obvs! I did wonder so didn’t dare press it on the move….. 😂 Bloody reversing camera is better than the RR one!! Robson3022 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernMonkey Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 7 minutes ago, Robson3022 said: I’m off to look for ageless number plates for the haudi. Unless anyone has one somewhere I’ve actually got one you can have if you want for free and gratis but it’s only a crappy NI one? Don’t ask me what it is off the top of my head…something like XKI 3456 etc etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robson3022 Posted June 15, 2021 Author Share Posted June 15, 2021 1 minute ago, NorthernMonkey said: I’ve actually got one you can have if you want for free and gratis but it’s only a crappy NI one? Don’t ask me what it is off the top of my head…something like XKI 3456 etc etc Hmm that seems like the sale of the century. Just scoping out these at the mo. Never bought a private plate mind so not sure if they are a legit company or if that is in fact the cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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