Tommyboy12 Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 Wish I had enough time to get the Montego ready for this but alas I shall settle for one of the Minis! BorniteIdentity, LightBulbFun, loserone and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 4 hours ago, catsinthewelder said: A rear wheel cylinder, I bought one from the local factors that an eBay seller said would fit a Dacia 1310 but didn't so the local factors found me the codes for one to fit a Renault 12 and only one UK seller had stock but are taking forever to send it. I did grumble about the dispatch time but stupidly didn't check that the Monday they agreed to send it by was the right one 🙈 Just clamp off the flexi to the offending cylinder. Three working brakes is plenty. alf892, 95 quid Peugeot and BorniteIdentity 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 Alternatively you could contact the dude with the grey one on eBay and ask if he'd let you borrow the cylinder off his for the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catsinthewelder Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 Having unwittingly driven a HiJet pickup with no back brakes for some time 3 would be fine with me but it's at the MOT garage and they won't let it leave like that. I'm not sure if he'd be too keen on that unless I was buying it 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talbot Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 Remove old cylinder, sand internal surfaces with 2000grit to remove burrs, clean up pistons with 2000grit, re-assemble. Works astonishingly well. Recovered some shockingly bad wheel cylinders like that in the past. alf892 and catsinthewelder 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Jetter Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 12 minutes ago, catsinthewelder said: Having unwittingly driven a HiJet pickup with no back brakes for some time Most HiJets lose their rear brakes at some point, the LSP valve seizes up. The front discs are perfectly adequate unless it's over-loaded (ask me how I know) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schaefft Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 Its happening! And the car even made it home! More updates in my thread in a moment! Fumbler, hairnet, loserone and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spurious Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 Nice one, I'll keep an eye out for some retro Toyotas. Whats the story with parking. I've got a spectator ticket? Do we get to park with other suitably shite motors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catsinthewelder Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 Usually everyone drives in together and the concourse lot are filtered off into the show field. A couple of Marshall's then point the other arrivals into either the chod carpark or the boring modern carpark. Most pre 2000 stuff goes into the chod parking forming most of the show. Boring shit like MK2 Focus's, Rover 45s and Maclaren P1s goes to the other one. You tend to end up parked in arrival order so if we want to park together we need to arrive together. 1 hour ago, Talbot said: Remove old cylinder, sand internal surfaces with 2000grit to remove burrs, clean up pistons with 2000grit, re-assemble. Works astonishingly well. Recovered some shockingly bad wheel cylinders like that in the past. I'm not sure if I'll have time but I'll give it a go if I can get the pistons out. wuvvum, mat_the_cat and stripped fred 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiltox Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 I’m hoping this is going to make an appearance (not the i3) It doesn’t currently have a radiator fan though, which is sub-optimal. BertiePuntoCabrio and BL Bloke 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spurious Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 11 minutes ago, Kiltox said: I’m hoping this is going to make an appearance (not the i3) It doesn’t currently have a radiator fan though, which is sub-optimal. I drove a Renault Clio without an engine fan for about 6 months. It was fine as long as you kept moving. Living in the country helped as no traffic jams. I'd chance it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiltox Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 2 minutes ago, Spurious said: I drove a Renault Clio without an engine fan for about 6 months. It was fine as long as you kept moving. Living in the country helped as no traffic jams. I'd chance it! Replacement fan should be here on Friday 🤞 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidfowler2000 Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 1 hour ago, Kiltox said: I’m hoping this is going to make an appearance (not the i3) It doesn’t currently have a radiator fan though, which is sub-optimal. I drove my Volvo 740 for the best part of 2 years without a radiator fan in all conditions. It did come close to boiling a few times but only in stationary traffic. The fact the trans oil cooler is in the radiator meant that once the engine was at temperature and the water started flowing it basically had an entire gearbox at it's disposal as a massive heatsink before the engine temperature started to rise. Coprolalia, BorniteIdentity, Kiltox and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarvinsMom Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 i got a ticket for both myself and kerry to go, with the mini 1000. but that car is been a shitbox and running on 2, sometimes 3 cylinders, maybe, and i think the head gasket is starting to go..... so i'm thinking of doing the right thing and going in the Rover 75, since that car has actually managed to PASS the mot, at the second attempt. any idea what the weather forecast is for Saturday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted July 28, 2021 Author Share Posted July 28, 2021 1 minute ago, MarvinsMom said: any idea what the weather forecast is for Saturday? Very fair weather. My friend owns the oldest 75 in the Europe and took it a couple of years ago - you'll be most welcome in yours. MarvinsMom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Longbridge Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 13 minutes ago, MarvinsMom said: so i'm thinking of doing the right thing Someone been watching VGG? I'll be dipped! MarvinsMom and davidfowler2000 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarvinsMom Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 1 hour ago, Dick Longbridge said: Someone been watching VGG? I'll be dipped! DANG! Dick Longbridge 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sham Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 That's way too many VGG quotes. Perfect! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fumbler Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 That really is way too much... perfect. Moses' sandals! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted July 28, 2021 Author Share Posted July 28, 2021 I've decided against attending this weekend - so if anyone wants a vehicle pass please let me know via DM. Hope y'all have a great time and looking forward to some pictures please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95 quid Peugeot Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 Bornitedentity, Before i say yes to your tickets, does anyone know if the Gardens there are open......just asking for Mrs 95, might sway her to day out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted July 28, 2021 Author Share Posted July 28, 2021 8 minutes ago, 95 quid Peugeot said: Bornitedentity, Before i say yes to your tickets, does anyone know if the Gardens there are open......just asking for Mrs 95, might sway her to day out I think it's closed to the public that day, and someone has already snaffled the ticket. Sorry man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wesacosa Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 Website does suggest grounds are open Are children welcome?Absolutely. Children 12 and under go for free, and you don’t need to apply for a ticket for them. Those older will require a ticket. There’s an adventure playground as well as wonderful grounds at Grimsthorpe Castle in Lincolnshire which will be open to visitors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 21 hours ago, Kiltox said: I’m hoping this is going to make an appearance (not the i3) It doesn’t currently have a radiator fan though, which is sub-optimal. As long as the heater blower fan works on max, you'll be reet. You might be uncomfortably hot, but the engine will be ok. Kiltox 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiltox Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 Planning on meeting with some folks at Colsterworth Truck Stop at ~0900-0930, it’s about 10 mins away from the venue if anyone’s keen? mat_the_cat and Ghosty 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadworkUK Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 What time do people advise arriving at the venue? I'm new at this. I mean, socialising... BorniteIdentity 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wesacosa Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 there is an itinerary on the ticket website 10am - Event opens 11am - The Concours de l’Ordinaire judging commences 12pm - The Feast of the Unexceptional picnic judging commences 1pm - Best dressed judging commences 2pm - Prizegiving 4pm - Event closes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schaefft Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 I think you are supposed to be there earlier if you are coming with an old car right? By 10am I assume everyone is supposed to be parked up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadworkUK Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 Aye, that's why I ask. What time is the AS Massive assembling? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3VOM Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 I'm going to have to use the Volvo* as I can't get the Golf** MOT'd before the date (which is annoying as I'd like to make comparisons with Kiltox's Astra, as I suspect many people would). I don't want to make arrangements to meet up as I don't know how quick I will be getting there. If I spot people on the way I may tag along. *960 Estate in Blackberry. ** Mk3 1.4 L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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