Grumblespeed Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 3 minutes ago, Kiltox said: What’s the whole “spare / temp tyre” thing all about though? Well that one is only rated to 81mph which on a modern is apparently only good for limping to a garage. Sounds pretty optimistic for yours though😄 Kiltox and OM646 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fumbler Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 2 minutes ago, Kiltox said: What’s the whole “spare / temp tyre” thing all about though? Designed to fit a spacesaver tyre I assume? It seems to me as if they intend it to be used if you get a flat or something, and not for continuous travel. I can't imagine it wouldn't matter too much on a car as light as the 30. You could try seeing if trailer tyres might be in the correct size, just be sure to scrub off the "FOR TRAILER USE ONLY" writing on the sidewalls Kiltox 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiltox Posted January 18, 2021 Author Share Posted January 18, 2021 Interestingly*, the budget ditchfinders in that size have no such indication. Fumbler 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumblespeed Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 Pirellis probably have "emergency use only" moulded into the sidewall too just to be killjoys. Perfectly possible to still get budget tyres in that size but all the big boys will not want their name seen on such unglamourous nonsense. Kiltox 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumblespeed Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 Just fished my Porters out - correction: standard was 135 SR13 right enough but bigger option for mk1 models was 145/70 SR13 on the supers, moving up to 155/65 with the '86 update. Kiltox 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 2 hours ago, Kiltox said: What’s the whole “spare / temp tyre” thing all about though? Sounds cheap for a.spacesaver but not cheap for a normal tyre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 135/80 x 13 is the same size as my Renault 6. There doesn't seem to be much choice of "proper" new tyres in that size these days... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiltox Posted January 20, 2021 Author Share Posted January 20, 2021 Tyres achieved RoadX sounds reputable* uk_senator, wuvvum, Dan302 and 14 others 15 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSteve Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 On 1/19/2021 at 12:48 AM, wuvvum said: 135/80 x 13 is the same size as my Renault 6. There doesn't seem to be much choice of "proper" new tyres in that size these days... I noticed that too- my Panda 30, LN & Visa are all shod with that size. And if you have an early Citroen AX and wanted to get new 135/70R13s you had a choice of just 1 brand until 31st December- Hankook- but due to Brexit you now have a choice of 0...155/65s are the closest you can get. Kiltox 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 1 hour ago, Kiltox said: Tyres achieved RoadX sounds reputable* Status kiltox HOON won't be working the grip levels tho? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumblespeed Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 11 minutes ago, MrSteve said: I noticed that too- my Panda 30, LN & Visa are all shod with that size. And if you have an early Citroen AX and wanted to get new 135/70R13s you had a choice of just 1 brand until 31st December- Hankook- but due to Brexit you now have a choice of 0...155/65s are the closest you can get. Similar story with the 165/55/13's for a Seicento - Nankang or Rotalla I think is your lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiltox Posted January 20, 2021 Author Share Posted January 20, 2021 4 minutes ago, hairnet said: Status kiltox HOON won't be working the grip levels tho? It’ll grip better than the two different sized tyres currently on the back, neither of which match the front. davehedgehog31, Skizzer and privatewire 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 10 minutes ago, Kiltox said: It’ll grip better than the two different sized tyres currently on the back, neither of which match the front. Eep privatewire 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_senator Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 My 750L had Michelin MX 135 R 13`s on it when I got it (which, at 13,000 miles, I suspect were original), some enthusiastic cornering resulted in the NSF tyre parting company with the rim mid corner on a hard right hander, something I`d never experienced before, & had no desire to do again, so I upgraded to 155`s. It didn't happen again. Kiltox 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bitzer Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 1 hour ago, uk_senator said: Michelin MX 135 R 13 Arrrrrrgh, still gives me creeps after all those years. These were the tires I bought with my first Uno. They were slippery on both dry and wet, the worst tires I have ever owned. IIRC, they vere quickly replaced with some Korean stuff (Hankook?), which was incomparably better. Kiltox, Shite Ron and BorniteIdentity 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 privatewire 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiltox Posted March 1, 2021 Author Share Posted March 1, 2021 Pretty light on updates for this, I know, but here’s the current state of play. It’s had the correct wheels fitting on the back to replace the one odd and one ancient tyre. New air filter, ignition leads and spark plugs. Replaced the drivers wing mirror and fitted one on the passenger side (its bloody useless but it’ll pass MoT) It’s definitely keener to start now so I think the new leads and plugs have made a difference there. Biggest issue now is that it doesn’t idle properly when warm - needs a bit of choke still or it just gets lumpy and dies. Reminds me of the Clio 🤦♂️. I guess the next step is to strip down and clean/rebuild the carb. I have a set of gaskets and an ultrasonic cleaner but absolutely no fucking idea what I’m doing!! LightBulbFun, Skizzer, davehedgehog31 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spartacus Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 Plenty of photos as you go. It won't be that hard. Before you start turn the idle screw and mixture screw all the way in until they're gently seated, noting how many turns it takes, then you can put them back to where they were after you've cleaned the carb and have a good chance of the car starting. Setting that carb up should be a fairly simple process, you'll be able to do it by ear. Kiltox and LightBulbFun 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiltox Posted March 1, 2021 Author Share Posted March 1, 2021 Also, am I being fucking thick or does this not have an oil dipstick? @MrSteve? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSteve Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 It's below the exhaust manifold, just by the distributor. If the rubber seal on the dipstick has hardened with age, you might find it blows out the crankcase. The original one on mine blew out somewhere on the A6 heading south to Lancaster one day...replacement was attached with string so it wouldn't go far. Kiltox and adw1977 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdkrc Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 #essential https://a.aliexpress.com/_msUdeLN Skizzer and Carlosfandango 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltraWomble Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 On 1/20/2021 at 2:03 PM, Kiltox said: Tyres achieved RoadX sounds reputable* Arnold Shark fitted RoadX tyres all round to the Alhambra - they have been OK so far, though Mrs Womble doesnt exactly push it in the wet, not like me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiltox Posted May 4, 2022 Author Share Posted May 4, 2022 It's been AGES since I did anything with this, however, I sent the paperwork off to DVLA today. Let's recap the story so far: loserone, Vantman, wesacosa and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 Found the engine number then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiltox Posted May 4, 2022 Author Share Posted May 4, 2022 1 minute ago, loserone said: Found the engine number then? Took an educated guess. Given DVLA have huge delays I suspect they'll just wave it through! They're currently processing requests from 14th April. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 Forgot you still had this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wesacosa Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 cool. I really love this car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiltox Posted May 31, 2022 Author Share Posted May 31, 2022 Had a letter from DVLA today saying they need to inspect the vehicle before they’ll register it 🤨. Not sure what’s going on there, but I’ll need to move a bunch of shit in my unit to get it out before I book it in for that! davehedgehog31 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davehedgehog31 Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 9 minutes ago, Kiltox said: Had a letter from DVLA today saying they need to inspect the vehicle before they’ll register it 🤨. Not sure what’s going on there, but I’ll need to move a bunch of shit in my unit to get it out before I book it in for that! Odd, I thought if it was over ten years old that wasn't required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Q Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 It's not for IVA etc it's just to check it's a real car with the stated VIN. It's very rare now since they sacked off all the local offices but it does happen. Just a basic check that it's not some sort of ringer. MOT is mostly considered to cover it normally as they check the VIN. I wonder if it's because it's a long time between import and registering? Kiltox and LightBulbFun 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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