Kiwi Kar Konundrums - Parky2 adventures so far

[hairnet]

stu youre nuts

thats very cheap

how fucked was it

ROFL at english guy not realising the other english guy he knows was stood in front of him

@Parky collect me from CHC nov 7 please - thinks

[Parky]

On 3/22/2023 at 7:13 AM, hairnet said:

stu youre nuts

thats very cheap

how fucked was it

ROFL at english guy not realising the other english guy he knows was stood in front of him

@Parky collect me from CHC nov 7 please - thinks

Yeah alright, what time you landing?

[Parky]

Mitsi failed warrant on rear brake balance.  Could be worse, could be a nice Sunday afternoon job that says I.

So upon investigating the issue I realised the self adjuster was jammed on the rear passenger side.  Bit of WD40 and  tap with a hammer will do that.  Maybe I will lever my screwdriver against that circular notched ring at the back of the hub...

TING!  CLANG!

Thats the noise of a snapping ABS Reluctor ring.  

Good news is they are replaceable.  Bad news is three months delivery from Mitsubishi and none in the country.  Luckily Google translate found a Japanese site so one is on the way for the end of the month.  What a pain in the arse

 

 

 

[TataBobu]

Weren't those lovely Renaults made in the next door country? The one that wears an orangey shade of yellow when chasing the ball that doesn't bounce properly?

[Parky]

Lovely Renaults?  Not sure the Mirage shares anything with a similarly aged Clio. Even if it did, the part will still need ordering from overseas.

Did find I could get an entire replacement rear hub quicker, but thats going to cost $780 (nearly £400 in old money) so that can go do one.  

Remembered I bought some cheapo Silverline rear brake cylinders a couple of years back!  Might get some new shoes and renew the whole lot when the ABS ring shows up. Hopefully before I head back to the UK at the beginning of May for a couple of weeks

[STUNO]

Have you got used to the house bouncing around yet???

[Parky]

Six months since last post!  Life comes at you fast.  

Fleet unchanged.  Auris and Mitsi take it in turns to take me to work, Mrs P's Suzi racks up the K's and behaves itself so nowt worth mentioning really.

Auris developed a slight whine in sixth at speed but seemed to vary according to road surface.  My old Mini did something similar which turned out to by the old tyres falling apart so will get some new boots for it.  Falken 310's are available but expensive here, Pirelli Powergy's cheaper but would prefer Falken.  

Gave Cheezoid an oil change today.  Pretty straightforward after negotiating all the different bolts and clips that hold the undertray on, and managed to finally change the gear oil.  It wasnt bad at all but smelt a bit mineraly so I reckon its had the wrong stuff in the box.  A nice new batch of synthetic GL4 Nulon and some snake oil additive and we'll see how we go.  Brief test drive felt better but may have been psychological.

 

 

 

[Parky]

Right an actual challenge for some actual chod.

Client of mine has a 1972 Corolla. Original bill of sale and everything.  Owned it since new and it is lovely.  Luckily at my advice she insured it for a proper sum which was handy as someone hit her two weeks later.  Old fella in a courtesy Yaris ran into her as she was turning left.  He claimed she was turning right which kind of doesnt excuse him running into her.  Or attempting to overtake on a grass verge.  He apparently had just picked the loaner up as his regular car was in for repairs having hit the back of another car...he was 70 so probably doesnt want anyone looking at his eyesight

So being a dutiful servant to my client I have been tasked the mighty job of trying to assist the bodyshop with locating a door and rear three quarter for a 1972 Corolla KE20 Coupe.  I think the rear quarter might be fixable by a genius but the door frame is warped so a replacement would be better.  My question to the form is I dont suppose anyone has or knows of someone with these parts who would be willing to part company with them for a decent sum?  

Also the front wing mirrors arent original so again if anyone had a couple of those....a long shot I know but any guidance, tips, or pointers appreciated!

[hairnet]

https://www.facebook.com/OldSchoolBodyParts

fahkin ell m9

[Parky]

4 hours ago, hairnet said:

https://www.facebook.com/OldSchoolBodyParts

fahkin ell m9

Typically I dont use Facebook but cheers for the link, I will forward it to someone who has got an account and have a looksie

[hairnet]

13 hours ago, Parky said:

 

  Or attempting to overtake on a grass verge.  

 

this seems to be a kiwi thing - see it on motorway patrol quite a lot

wtf?

[Parky]

Looks like the body man reckons he can straighten out that rear panel and she has a lead on another door that is apparently rusty but complete so we'll see how that goes! 

 

 

[Jon]

I've not been on the forum for years but the members of oldschool.co.nz would likely help, if required. Sounds like you have it sorted but always good to have a backup. Plenty of members in Canterbury, from memory.

But at least it's being fixed!

[hairnet]

@Jon fleet update stat!!

 

[Jon]

20 minutes ago, hairnet said:

@Jon fleet update stat!!

 

Not much to say right now but I'll update when there's anything of note. And if I remember to take any photos!