THE GUBBERMINT ALWAYS KNOWS BEST

[Mr_Bo11ox]

I launched a bit of money at the Avenger this weekend - new (genuine QH) steering rack, new front hoses, rebuilt calipers (new seal kits) and one (!) new track rod end. Got a few new bushes to get for it from speedyspares too to get the front end up to scratch mechanically.

[Cavcraft]

I bet you'd get a wing from someone on BXC, perhaps drop Ken, Doc or Tim a pm? Also prettty certain the rear wings and rear 'estate' door are common to the Mk2. Incidentally the tailgate not shutting proeply could well be down to the latch needing re-adjusting. It'll oprobably be either the bit on the tailgate or more likely the striker plate 'thing' on the car itself, seem to recall it's a ten mil spanner/two minute job.

[dollywobbler]

I bet you'd get a wing from someone on BXC, perhaps drop Ken, Doc or Tim a pm? Also prettty certain the rear wings and rear 'estate' door are common to the Mk2. Incidentally the tailgate not shutting proeply could well be down to the latch needing re-adjusting. It'll oprobably be either the bit on the tailgate or more likely the striker plate 'thing' on the car itself, seem to recall it's a ten mil spanner/two minute job.

 

Not sure. Todd's been seeking a BX rear wing for a while I think, and my old BX could do with one. The joy of the estate being a conversion I guess.

 

I know the tailgate can be adjusted, but it's sitting proud on the LH side. I think the rear wing has been pushed out of shape. Will have to see if it can be persuaded back into shape a bit - replacement isn't really an option, initially at least. Concours this will not be!

[Vin]

Looks a nice purchase Dolly

 

In 1992 I went with Papa Vin to look at a silver C reg BX estate as a possible replacement for the Renault 20 that my Mum wrote off. I think the BX may have been a diesel too. We didn't get it. I remember it looked like it had had a hard seven years.....

[Mr_Bo11ox]

Look at this sweetie I spotted today in Crewe!

 

 

 

Its £2750 if anyone from Ipswich is interested. Seems a tad salty to me, its very nice alright but has a bit of wobbage behind the rear wheels that they could have done a better job on prior to painting (cos it seems like a pretty decent paint job), the rest of it appears very straight however.

[Negative Creep]

So you know how the Bluebird wasnt running properly? And how Id definitely got the ht leads in the right order........?

 

 

 

I'll get my coat

[Cavcraft]

Someone at work has spotted my Transit and asked me if I want to sell it. I smell money, watch this space...

[catsinthewelder]

Well at least take it out for a weekend trip to a nice market town about 75 miles south before it goes

[coalnotdole]

So the scimitar was running well... until the other day on the M25 when the throttle stuck wide open, Engine revving up to max and sounding like it was thrashing the life out of itself. I limped off the motorway by turning the ignition on and off and coasting. Free'd off the throttle at a layby and continued the 30 miles to home.

 

I Replaced the faulty throttle cable the following day but the car refused to start briefly spurting to life and then dying, Simple checks revealed the rotor arm was not turning but the starter was...! It emerged that the timing wheel had stripped its nylon teeth a notorious problem with the essex engine commonly fixed by replacing with a steel timing gear.

 

So now the scim is off the road until i can get hold of a replacement in steel then I have to hope the failure has not caused serious engine damage to valves or pistons...

[Cavcraft]

Well at least take it out for a weekend trip to a nice market town about 75 miles south before it goes

 

Whoops! Pm sent!

[Shep Shepherd]

Gave TV2 an 'oil service' this morning, meaning that it's more or less ready for my German sojourn next week, although it could to with a wash

[mk1_4dr]

escRot is back.

 

Man, its a whole world away from the Prelude.

[mk1_4dr]

^^Need a new window decal?

 

No need Norm. I'm still representin'.

[Negative Creep]

Bluebird now on the road. Changed the oil and filter, sump capacity is 3.8 litres. I drained out 6. Hopefully that explains the smoking at high revs

[pdg]

The day after the transit passed the MOT I noticed it start pulling ever so slightly to the left on straight roads - no pull while braking...So I jack it up and spin front wheels, all just fine. Move the jack and spin back wheels. Well, spin the offside one and try to spin the nearside - it turned but not easily. I haz bindy brake.

 

It'd been stood for a while so I thought it might just be a bit dirty, drop the drum off and give it a clean. Easy job.

 

Nope. One nearside friction lining came off with the drum and the other one lifting at one end. Even hammering on a slightly smaller socket didn't work. Trip to town, get new axle set of brake shoes, fit. Easy job.

 

Nope. Nearside cylinder has one seized piston and when I moved the other rubber cap/seal I got a handfull of brake fluid. Even hammering on a slightly smaller socket didn't work. I really should've looked a bit closer when I took out the shoes. Trip to town, get new cylinder, fit. Easy job.

 

Nope. New cylinder has 25.4mm bore and is the only type listed on supplier's computer - old cylinder and the other side both have 20.6mm bores. Bum. Even hammering on a slightly smaller socket didn't work. Get another new cylinder delivered from different supplier who lists 3 types (I could've got the other bits delivered too but fancied a bit of a drive, plus had other stuff to get). Fit all new parts (well, except the cylinder that's wrong) and bleed. Easy job.

 

Nope. Brake fluid came out black. Even hammering on a slightly smaller socket didn't work. Replace brake fluid (I did have the foresight to get some of this with the cylinder), bleed through. Easy job.

 

Yep! I now have spinny wheels that stop when they should I just have to return the incorrect cylinder for a refund and I'll only be about £50 lighter. Could be worse, I could have to pay for labour!

[The Moog]

finally fixed gears on vw. Replaced the front bushes and replaced the nylon selectors on the bottom of the linkage. Now I haz gears! Hurrah.

 

One tyre got a slow puncture so reinflated it and will run with it for now. Sorted the horn and also the fan selector switch. Funny how little things make you feel satisfied. Need to fix the speedo and also sort out the coolant temp on the dashboard. Then an oil change as well. Need to get a mega jack again after I sold the last one. Needs to be a 3 tonne version

 

Stripped back seats out of micra to clean them up. I must have half a dog in the back there. Any good tips for getting rid of dog hair?

 

Cleaned it outside so it is bright and shiny and red now Next week it will get new brake discs and pads, new drivers side hub and oil change.

[CreepingJesus]

Stripped back seats out of micra to clean them up. I must have half a dog in the back there. Any good tips for getting rid of dog hair?

 

A lint roller, if it's quite light hair. Parcel tape wound round your hand if it isn't. Either way, it's a slog of a job.

[Father Ted]

Went looking for a 4x4, came back with a Beetle Cabrio

[Cavcraft]

Went looking for a 4x4, came back with a Beetle Cabrio

 

 

Come on M, post the pictures up. Just not the ones were you're wearing a tutu please.

[Father Ted]

See - it fits between the end of the drive and the C8.

[Father Ted]

Think there are some subtle differences between Mk1 and 2 doors, but nowt that can't be overcome. .

Mk 2 doors will fit a Mk 1 no problem at all, but not the other way round - the rear door shut/ inner arch profile is different on the Mk2, but the doors will still fit a mk1.

[Father Ted]

OMG Father Ted in post about cars shocker.

 

5 years ago my mate Bob bought this on eBay - it was his very first car ever and he spotted it one night whilst round at mine looking through ebay for a project.

 

It was no more than several boxes of bits, the photo you see is of some body panels resting against cardboard boxes.

This weekend it went off to the DooVLAy to be inspected and then its off down to the Morris show.

 

Well done Bob, not only restoring his very own first ever car, but managing to piss off the tweed bum Morris brigade by painting it the same colour he had it back in 1954 and not one from the Morris pallate. My hat is off to you.

[kinkersaab]

. I must have half a dog in the back there. Any good tips for getting rid of dog hair?

 

 

The absolute best way i have found is take a junior hacksaw blade, and gently drag it across the seat, it is amazing how effective it is.I usually use a wet marigold type glove first to remove the worst of it.

[kinkersaab]

. I must have half a dog in the back there. Any good tips for getting rid of dog hair?

 

 

The absolute best way i have found is take a junior hacksaw blade, and gently drag it across the seat, it is amazing how effective it is.I usually use a wet marigold type glove first to remove the worst of it.

[barefoot]

I must have half a dog in the back there. Any good tips for getting rid of dog?

The absolute best way i have found is take a junior hacksaw blade, gently slice up the rest of the hairy fucker and fry it slowly with garlic and onions

 

Hope this helps.

[Cavcraft]

Oh well, looks like a Mongdeo in a party frock will be arriving tonight or tomorrow.

[catsinthewelder]

[M'coli]

X-type?

[Cavcraft]

'fraid so.

 

In other news I'm either heading to a feloow shiter's abode to collect more old chod, stopping in for someone coming to buy my scooter or driving across country to piss through someone's letterbox.

[Negative Creep]

Just driven the Bluebird from Plymouth to Medway with no issues. It also has some of the comfiest seats ive ever sat in - only time Ive ever made the journey and my back isnt stiff