Grogee's spannering (Maestro , Corsa & Avensis). THREE PUMPS AND A SQUIRT

[grogee]

  On 16/03/2025 at 12:22, Dave_Q said:

@AnnoyingPentium did those radio station stickers, maybe he could knock up a replica of your dealer sticker?

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That would be superb if he can. Huge tracts of land* will be offered in return. Or cold, hard cash. 

[AnnoyingPentium]

  On 16/03/2025 at 12:27, grogee said:

That would be superb if he can. Huge tracts of land* will be offered in return. Or cold, hard cash. 

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If you can get me dimensions @grogee then I'll see what I can do, even send me a PM with the details. I've messaged an man who can do design work, and I'll sort it getting the physical product done.

[grogee]

  On 16/03/2025 at 12:33, AnnoyingPentium said:

If you can get me dimensions @grogee then I'll see what I can do, even send me a PM with the details. I've messaged an man who can do design work, and I'll sort it getting the physical product done.

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Wow thanks man, I'll PM you

[Matty]

  On 16/03/2025 at 12:33, AnnoyingPentium said:

If you can get me dimensions @grogee then I'll see what I can do, even send me a PM with the details. I've messaged an man who can do design work, and I'll sort it getting the physical product done.

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This place etc etc 👍

[EyesWeldedShut]

[grogee]

Summer plumage (alloys back on it) 

[High Jetter]

  On 16/03/2025 at 20:50, grogee said:

Summer plumage (alloys back on it) 

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Looking sharp. Enjoy it.

[grogee]

Just did my periodical ebay trawl for parts, and spotted this press pic. 

@HMC is this The Pimple or possibly Kitt Hill? 

[grogee]

Yesterday @Cluffy very kindly paid me a visit in my new home. I was glad to see him for two reasons: firstly I haven't seen him for ages and secondly I could cadge a lift back to Southam and collect the Maestro. 

All went swimmingly, we had a good yarn, then sampled the fine* dining at my local Popeyes chicken outlet. 

But remember, I'm trying to start an old British car and by the time we got to my lockup it was dark. 

Could I get the isolator screw back into the isolator strap? Could I fuck. 

Spent a good half an hour fucking about and cross threading it, eventually Cluffy saved me from myself by suggesting we get some tools. Got the terminal off, then I was able to thread the isolator screw correctly, completely negating the benefit of an isolator screw. 

So that'll be coming off pronto. Does anyone make a decent one that isn't made out of Chinese metal? 

Once I'd finally sorted it the car started fine and I had a fun blast back to Northampton. I've very rarely used the car in the dark, and I was pleasantly surprised by how effective the headlights are. 

I also took it to work at Nissan this morning, and received lots of love for the old British car. Amazing how small it seems next to everything else in the car park. 

It's a bit grubby so hopefully I will be able to give it a sponge bath tomorrow before a trip up to Lincs to see family at the weekend. 

[grogee]

Also - NOS BITS. 

Documented earlier in this thread is the unfortunate failure of the Maestro's rear wiper. 

I am not 100% certain it's the motor itself at fault, but I'm suspicious because when I tested it the wiper moved about an inch then failed. 

Could be a fuse BUT LOOK AT THE SHINY NOS PARTS!!! 

Another reason for wanting to change is the comedy wipe action I had with the existing motor, which did half a wipe, stopped for a few seconds, then repeated that cycle which isn't very effective at cleaning the rear window. 

[Matty]

Love this car

[High Jetter]

  On 10/04/2025 at 18:28, grogee said:

Could I fuck. 

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Uh, is that a serious question? How many will answer? 🤣

[grogee]

Lincolnshire: ACHIEVED.

In truth quite a boring journey but to be expected on a Friday afternoon.

At one point I was being tailed by a lady in a Yaris who could barely see over the steering wheel, yet seemed happy driving so close to my bumper that she could taste what I had for breakfast. 

I catastrophised about her rear ending me and ruining my fresh un-rusty tailgate.

Luckily she didn't. Really lovely weather, great to have the sunroof open and cruise with master Grogee as co-pilot.

[grogee]

Quite literally battened down the hatches here. The fine weather has finally broken and we're due some rain. 

A while back I inherited @Cluffy's Corrado car cover, for reasons that escape me now.

Luckily the Corrado is more or less the same dimensions as the Maestro, so the cover fits on nicely. It even has straps that pass underneath and attach to the sides to stop it blowing away. 

Bottom left of the picture is my front bottom garden. It has annoying plants and stuff in it which are currently preventing me from parking another heap there. I will be cutting that awful nature back to make room for some more shite. 

Let's just say I'm "expecting" (#incoming). 

[EyesWeldedShut]

Didn't take the guys opposite long to move out once they spotted the ShiteMobiles turning up - did you see a Hyacinth Bucket type twitching the net curtains when you were unpacking ......
"Look Fred, he's got an old Toyota. Tsk"
"What now? Is that a Leyland Maestro thing?"
"Hello, is that Taylors The Estate agents? ......."

[grogee]

  On 14/04/2025 at 17:28, EyesWeldedShut said:

Didn't take the guys opposite long to move out once they spotted the ShiteMobiles turning up - did you see a Hyacinth Bucket type twitching the net curtains when you were unpacking ......
"Look Fred, he's got an old Toyota. Tsk"
"What now? Is that a Leyland Maestro thing?"
"Hello, is that Taylors The Estate agents? ......."

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Ha ha yeah, I'm sure the neighbours were delighted when the Maestro arrived. 

It's marked as sold, but I haven't seen anyone go in or out yet. 

Do squatters rights apply to cars? 

[grogee]

Today I tackled the borked rear wiper on the Maestro. I've had the wiper motor on and off a few times now so it's mainly in my muscle memory. 

I was pleased to find I've got power to the motor and when I pulled out the washer hose, the water squirted out fine. 

Bolted on the new motor and wired it in, gave it a test and we've got full functionality as Leyland intended. I need to adjust the washer jet as it's not aimed properly. But I couldn't find a pin to tweak the jet angle. 

Pleased with my progress, I then gave it a wash - two bucket wrong'un. It's just airing out now but I'll put its little coat on in a few minutes - rain forecast soon. 

[DVee8]

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/182897091180137

 Just spotted this on FB,  but it has a brown tint 

[grogee]

  On 21/04/2025 at 07:21, DVee8 said:

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/182897091180137

 Just spotted this on FB,  but it has a brown tint 

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Thanks, I don't think I need a window at the moment though. 

I do actually have a driver's door which I have had sprayed but I've not fitted it yet. And I'll need to transpose the rubbing strip from the old door. 

Pretty sure my glass has a brown tint as well, that's so BL. 

[Noel Tidybeard]

rear wiper one spline too low!

with wiper set a spline higher it will wipe almost to rh edge of glass

[grogee]

  On 21/04/2025 at 13:03, Noel Tidybeard said:

rear wiper one spline too low!

with wiper set a spline higher it will wipe almost to rh edge of glass

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You're probably right, as usual. It looked straight until I tested it then it settled into that crooked position

[Noel Tidybeard]

some were like that back in the day- it does rather make ones teeth itch a little 😬