maxxo Posted September 12, 2022 Author Share Posted September 12, 2022 But we did have some success today! I’ve fitted a working glovebox latch which works very well indeed! also, I’ve done this see before: And after this has made a rather drastic improvement wesacosa, chodweaver, privatewire and 12 others 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxo Posted September 13, 2022 Author Share Posted September 13, 2022 so this is where my fuel leak is coming from, buggery! also fixed the parking brake and it seems the pedal is soaking wet there is a smell I first thought was tinned carrots and now thinking about it, it’s a very sweet smell inside the car……carpets are damp too starter motor keeps jamming also I’ve disconnected the central locking oh yeah the suspension won’t settle if you adjust it with the lever which is also most exciting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wesacosa Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 guessing the damp carpet and sweet smell could be leaky heater matrix. Not too bad a job apparently Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxo Posted September 13, 2022 Author Share Posted September 13, 2022 3 minutes ago, wesacosa said: guessing the damp carpet and sweet smell could be leaky heater matrix. Not too bad a job apparently I don’t doubt it Remember a few pages back when I said how reliable this car was? yeah, I regret that now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wesacosa Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 I guess checking coolant level is likely good enough confirmation that its the matrix ( or the pipes into the matrix) but to confirm just take the driver's side centre console trim off and you get perfect view of the hoses and the Matrix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxo Posted September 14, 2022 Author Share Posted September 14, 2022 Excellent bonus news! yes coolant was leaking into the car, from one of the heater pipes which had come slightly loose! Sorted that now, the pump ive rubbed some of the wrong sealant round it which has made a slight different ready for my proper stuff to come later in the week it is still leaking, but to a lesser degree which is good! so we know what that means yes, I took it for a drive! all was well, hydractive is now working correctly which is a huge bonus making some surprising progress central locking im just going to leave for now, it’s not essential and the car is useable without it so what’s left? replace the ignition switch and see what change that makes clean the connections on the starter motor sort everything electrically i can stop the pump leaking fix the rest of the niggles then in all honesty I think I’m going to sell it on, to someone with some more skills to sort the last of it what do we reckon it’ll be worth? New belts, good tyres, running and driving, MOT till may, no real rot, new spheres, working hydractive etc i paid £1,000 for it surely £1,500 at least? wesacosa, Dyslexic Viking, RayMK and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxo Posted September 15, 2022 Author Share Posted September 15, 2022 Right I’ve got this semi reliable now starter motor I believe is a grubby connection on the motor itself, I’ll sort that this week it’ll be for sale in the next 2 weeks or so as I’m maybe buying something else stupid…… loserone and privatewire 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamescarruthers Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 1 hour ago, maxxo said: it’ll be for sale in the next 2 weeks or so as I’m maybe buying something else stupid…… Must unsubscribe from this thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxo Posted September 15, 2022 Author Share Posted September 15, 2022 Just now, jamescarruthers said: Must unsubscribe from this thread it's of equal stupidity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamescarruthers Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 18 minutes ago, maxxo said: it's of equal stupidity Must be encouraged. Is it green blooded too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxo Posted September 15, 2022 Author Share Posted September 15, 2022 33 minutes ago, jamescarruthers said: Must be encouraged. Is it green blooded too? yes, if i decide to purchase said vehicle Twiggy, chodweaver and GagaStan 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamescarruthers Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 Just now, maxxo said: yes, if i decide to purchase said vehicle An excellent choice no doubt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxo Posted September 15, 2022 Author Share Posted September 15, 2022 Just now, jamescarruthers said: An excellent choice no doubt. i'm undecided as to wether buy something very similar immediately or, put the funds into savings and buy something next year.....when i have more money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxo Posted September 15, 2022 Author Share Posted September 15, 2022 there is a couple of options one is an orange blooded vehicle one that is known for it's quality and reliability* Twiggy and chodweaver 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamescarruthers Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 1 hour ago, maxxo said: there is a couple of options one is an orange blooded vehicle one that is known for it's quality and reliability* If it’s a C6, I’d say they are very reliable but I’d be scared of that 2.7 diesel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxo Posted September 15, 2022 Author Share Posted September 15, 2022 Just now, jamescarruthers said: If it’s a C6, I’d say they are very reliable but I’d be scared of that 2.7 diesel. i've been offered a very nice identical spec XM in blue for 2k or do i fancy something different? C6 is on the list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chodweaver Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 You're incorrigible.Carry on. CaptainBoom, maxxo and AnnoyingPentium 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxo Posted September 15, 2022 Author Share Posted September 15, 2022 Just now, chodweaver said: You're incorrigible. Carry on. i'm a total mentallist! another XM, C6, Vel Satis or a safrane just hard to choose Twiggy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnoyingPentium Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 Another XM or a Safrane gets a vote from me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownnova Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 Avantime… That is all. AnnoyingPentium 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Jetter Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 1 hour ago, brownnova said: Avantime… That is all. Nah, he wouldn't. Would he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxo Posted September 15, 2022 Author Share Posted September 15, 2022 i would, absolutely would just 2 issues if i'm buying a renault i want a key card instead of an acutal key as hilarity will come from it they're too expensive for a silly purchase Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuboy Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 9 minutes ago, maxxo said: if i'm buying a renault i want a key card instead of an acutal key as hilarity will come from it maxxo, chodweaver, RoverFolkUs and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxo Posted September 15, 2022 Author Share Posted September 15, 2022 1 minute ago, stuboy said: yeah but, look how cool it is! you can wave it around a bit so people know just how posh, executive and luxurious* you are not that you're a right weirdo privatewire and myglaren 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Jetter Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 Reminds me of my Hoovermatic washing machine, 1980s? 4 sided plastic key denoted which programme it did. chodweaver and myglaren 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnoyingPentium Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 39 minutes ago, maxxo said: yeah but, look how cool it is! you can wave it around a bit so people know just how posh, executive and luxurious* you are not that you're a right weirdo At least you can attach a keyring to that. Can't do that with the later ones. Vehicle progressors (the folk who move cars about, find out where they are etc) at AC used to gaffa tape the tracker and information tags to the cards on the newer ones. 😂 privatewire 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Jetter Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 It does make me think, how many things would be fucked if CR2032's suddenly ceased to be. CaptainBoom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beko1987 Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 10 hours ago, AnnoyingPentium said: At least you can attach a keyring to that. Can't do that with the later ones. Vehicle progressors (the folk who move cars about, find out where they are etc) at AC used to gaffa tape the tracker and information tags to the cards on the newer ones. 😂 You can't even do that! The hole end goes into the dash! So you'd have to unclip it/take it off all the time! On my Paris it had handsfree everything so the card could stay in my wallet. I smashed one over 8 months of my fat arse sitting on it although it still worked electrically! 2nd laguna wasn't handsfree so the card went into my pocket. Killed one by putting it through the washing machine 😂 AnnoyingPentium 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxo Posted September 16, 2022 Author Share Posted September 16, 2022 or maybe not i dunno an XM just has something about it, that makes it wonderful i just like it, but yet i want to try other stuff too decisions decisions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markeh Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 13 hours ago, beko1987 said: You can't even do that! The hole end goes into the dash! So you'd have to unclip it/take it off all the time! On my Paris it had handsfree everything so the card could stay in my wallet. I smashed one over 8 months of my fat arse sitting on it although it still worked electrically! 2nd laguna wasn't handsfree so the card went into my pocket. Killed one by putting it through the washing machine 😂 The Megane II one had a hole for you to clip it onto your keys at least. But it had no hole or any form of retaining mechanism on the other end. When I had mine, I had various different sets of keys and keyrings attached. One particularly sharp trip around a roundabout caused the key to fall out of the slot and into the passenger footwell. Fortunately the car kept running! AnnoyingPentium, beko1987 and mk2_craig 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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