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General Car Chat / Re: Astra J parts
« on: 06 January 2021, 21:39:44 »
Is it the 1.6?

Usual failure for coolant around that area is the pipe that connects from the stat housing to the throttle body, they go brittle.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/THROTTLE-BODY-HOSE-25192904-FOR-VAUXHALL-ASTRA-INSIGNIA-ZAFIRA-1-6-PETROL-/292647670219?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49292

Yes it is the 1.6. The reported fault is the elbow on the thermostat - will have to check.

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General Car Chat / Re: Astra J parts
« on: 06 January 2021, 20:03:47 »
Thanks for the reply. Yes there is leak from elbow, VX want mega prices for this work.

I had the cam belt done which was good value from dealer I thought - £100 for belt kit, £120 for labour plus vat but their quote for the 3 items I detailed above adds up to over £1000.

33
General Car Chat / Astra J parts
« on: 06 January 2021, 18:56:44 »
My Astra J needs some bits - just seeking views please on VX alternatives:

Front discs and pads - Eicher or the more expensive Pagid?
O/S/F Lower Arm Compliance Bush - Lemforder
Coolant Elbow Thermostat Housing - Circoli of Febi

Passed mot today but these items flagged.

34
General Discussion Area / Re: Bye Bye Mum
« on: 28 December 2020, 16:08:28 »
Very sad news Ron. Condolences.

35
General Discussion Area / Re: Boiler Advice Please.
« on: 19 December 2020, 23:47:35 »
In the circumstances I would ask British Gas to do a survey and make recommendations but under no circumstances let her sign anything before someone reliable can review the advice and prices.

I had a similar issue at a property earlier in the year - took out a Baxi  Bermuda and a separate water boiler and replaced with Vaillant combi system and radiators installed. B Gas came in first and quoted  but got a good independent to do it for half the price.

36
General Discussion Area / Christmas Card
« on: 30 October 2020, 15:13:16 »
Cannot believe it - received seasons greetings card 15 minutes ago via postman. From friends in Spain. Maybe taking a pessimistic view on aspects of lock down?

37
General Car Chat / Mr Clutch
« on: 24 October 2020, 19:49:32 »
A mate of mine took his 2006 Land-rover Discovery to them as they were £1000 cheaper than dealer to replace clutch and flywheel. They messed him about for over a week and then it was finally ready. Seemed to be fine then clutch seized on motorway. Got it trailered back to Mr Clutch who are now saying it is transfer box (joint and centre bearing failure) that has caused problem. He has told them he doesn't believe them and now waiting for area manager to comment. Any thoughts as to whether their conclusion is reasonable? 

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General Discussion Area / Re: Dead Person
« on: 21 October 2020, 11:53:49 »
Spencer Davis (Spencer Davis Group) aged 81

"Keep On Running" and others in the 60s

Autumn 66 by the Spencer Davis group was the first album I purchased

39
General Car Chat / Re: So what have you done to your car today?
« on: 12 October 2020, 19:43:01 »
Intercarparts use DX Delivery - part arrived 7.15am today instead of last Saturday. Focus tailgate trim came without new bolts or seal so had to clean up the old stuff. Seller now telling me I agreed next working day delivery until I sent them their confirmation email. Job done but pretty inconvenient. Total silence from Seller and DX over weekend.

40
General Car Chat / Re: So what have you done to your car today?
« on: 10 October 2020, 16:48:29 »
Waiting for following day delivery from interparts - I have a tracking no. but no idea who carrier is. Focus stripped out ready.

41
General Car Chat / Re: So what have you done to your car today?
« on: 09 October 2020, 00:25:52 »
Daughter's focus titanium tailgate trim has come off (possible attempted theft but not sure). Phoned Ford - £248 + vat for the part!! Ebay has a copy for £29.50. Main problem is it houses 2 number plate lights and electric boot release- takes a lot of strain for a rather weak component


Perhaps you could help it with a little trim-tape, or even blobs of hot glue?

Thanks - tried a couple of things but the strip takes the weight of the tailgate when you lift it. If I glue then potential problems if tailgate release had to be changed but with the age of car it may be I will do something like this.

42
General Discussion Area / Re: About sodding time...
« on: 08 October 2020, 21:14:53 »
Yes good luck

43
General Car Chat / Re: So what have you done to your car today?
« on: 08 October 2020, 21:13:12 »
Daughter's focus titanium tailgate trim has come off (possible attempted theft but not sure). Phoned Ford - £248 + vat for the part!! Ebay has a copy for £29.50. Main problem is it houses 2 number plate lights and electric boot release- takes a lot of strain for a rather weak component

44
General Car Chat / Re: car History
« on: 04 October 2020, 16:20:29 »
1964 Austin Cambridge A60 GTB660B
1970 MG Midget TED 151H
1973 Austin 2200 ORJ 146M
1978 Vauxhall Cavalier 1.8?
1972 Austin Mini
1982 Austin Ambassador
1983 Rover SD 2.3 Manual
1985 Rover SD 2.3 Auto
1985 Ford Granada 2.0
1989 Ford Granada 2.0
1993 Ford Granda Scorpio
1987 Fiat Uno
1990 Fiat Uno
1985 Austin Mini
1995 Ford Scorpio
1989 BMW 320i Tourer
1985 Vauxhall Carlton Estate
1989 MG Metro
1993 Austin Metro
2002 Ford Focus 1.6
2001 Ford Fiesta 1.0
2001 Vauxhall Omega Elite Irmscher
2007 Vauxhall Signum 1.9 cdti
2009 VW Phaeton V6
2011 Vauxhall Insignia Tourer
2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.6
2019 Volvo V90 Inscription D5

45
General Car Chat / Re: Astra - coolant level sensor.
« on: 01 October 2020, 08:51:55 »
Forgot to say - the new expansion tank solved the issue of low coolant warning light.

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